To maintain a safe online environment, access to this page has been blocked." While doing so, a message on WeChat displays saying "this web page has been reported multiple times and contains security risks. However, ZAO faced a sudden backlash from some users concerned about the potential misuse of deepfake technology.Īn earlier version (now deleted) of ZAO's user agreement stated that users who willingly uploaded their photos agree to give ZAO full ownership and "free, irrevocable, permanent, transferable, and relicense-able" license to all user-generated content and permit the developer to use their images for processing and marketing purposes.įor those unaware, users can easily re-map their face onto a video by choosing a video clip from a limited library of popular videos on ZAO and uploading just their single selfie, though the app suggests users to upload selfies from different angles for more realistic results. ZAO Deepfake Face Swap App Sparks Privacy Outcry Developed by Chinese developer MoMo, one of China's most popular dating apps, ZAO was released on Friday (August 30) and rapidly got downloaded millions of times with users being excited about the experience for the app's realistic face-swapping videos that last for as little as 8 seconds.
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