Description: OpenDream, an AI image generation platform operated by CBM Media Pte Ltd, reportedly allowed users to generate and monetize AI-generated CSAM and non-consensual sexual deepfakes through its public gallery and paid NSFW tools. The content was reported to be publicly accessible and indexed by search engines for months before limited moderation occurred in mid-2024, prompting takedowns by Google and Bing and the termination of its ad and payment services.
Editor Notes: Reported timeline of events: (1) Deepfakes and materials attributed to the OpenDream platform reportedly began appearing in December 2023. (2) Bellingcat published its investigation on 10/14/2024. (3) The incident ID was created 01/10/2026.
Entities
View all entitiesAlleged: CBM Media Pte Ltd developed an AI system deployed by OpenDream users and OpenDream, which harmed Victims of non-consensual deepfakes , minors , General public and Children.
Alleged implicated AI system: OpenDream platform
Incident Stats
Incident ID
1335
Report Count
1
Incident Date
2023-12-01
Editors
Daniel Atherton
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WARNING: This article discusses child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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