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Right-wing creators circulate AI-watermarked restroom videos to harass trans people

7/31/2026

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Story summary

Right-wing creators posted AI-watermarked videos staging a trans-coded person trying to enter a women’s restroom.
In each clip a man blocks the door while a child is claimed inside.
Captions misgender the trans person, add the child, and label the blocker protective.
LGBTQ Nation reported that reposts strip the AI watermarks.
Platforms amplify the videos, which creators use to legitimize trans harassment.

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Story summary

Right-wing creators posted AI-watermarked videos staging a trans-coded person trying to enter a women’s restroom.
In each clip a man blocks the door while a child is claimed inside.
Captions misgender the trans person, add the child, and label the blocker protective.
LGBTQ Nation reported that reposts strip the AI watermarks.
Platforms amplify the videos, which creators use to legitimize trans harassment.