I’ve been thinking a lot about where we’re supposed to draw the line with AI image editing tools. On one hand, editing photos has always existed, but lately the tools feel much more powerful and personal. I’m not talking theory here — I’ve already seen cases in private chats where people felt uncomfortable after discovering their images were altered without consent. So my question is simple but messy: at what point does “technical curiosity” turn into something ethically wrong, and who should actually be responsible — the user, the developer, or the platform hosting the tool?
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This is a really uncomfortable topic, but I’m glad someone brought it up without trying to sensationalize it. I work in a small digital agency, and we test AI tools constantly, mostly for design mockups and automation. When I first came across projects like Undress AI Tool , it immediately raised red flags for me — not because the tech itself is impressive (it is), but because of how easy it lowers the barrier to misuse. In real life, people don’t read terms of service carefully, and many don’t fully understand consent in digital spaces. From my experience, ethical responsibility has to be shared. Developers should build friction and limitations, platforms should moderate access and use cases, and users need to understand that “possible” doesn’t mean “acceptable.” I’ve seen similar debates years ago with deepfakes, and ignoring the early warning signs always leads to damage later. Clear rules and transparency would already be a huge step forward.