Pokimane, the Twitch star known as Imane Anys, slapped Atrioc with a public accusation after his January 2023 stream displayed an AI‑generated deepfake of her. The clip, which featured sexually explicit images of Pokimane and other female streamers, sparked outrage across the community. She said she felt humiliated and uncomfortable, and refused to speak about it at the time. Atrioc later offered Pokimane $3,000 to remove the content, a figure that pales in comparison to the $300,000 he claims Pokimane spent fighting the spread.
The deepfake site surfaced on Atrioc’s channel on January 15, 2023, and was live for hours before being taken down. Pokimane’s statement, posted on X on March 12, highlighted that the content had a lasting emotional impact, citing ongoing distress. She also criticized Atrioc’s attempt to monetize the controversy, noting his financial efforts to scrub the internet.
On Oct 27, Atrioc responded to her comments with a video apology, acknowledging the harm he caused and expressing remorse. He announced he would step back from a planned TwitchCon panel to avoid further conflict. He said he could not undo the damage but pledged to reduce future harm. His statement was met with mixed reception, with some fans accepting his contrition and others calling it insufficient.
The incident has reverberated beyond the two streamers. A fellow Twitch personality, Lirik, tweeted that the deepfake episode highlighted the vulnerability of creators to AI‑generated attacks. A small group of viewers formed a petition demanding that Twitch enforce stricter penalties for deepfake content.
Atrioc’s future moves remain uncertain as he navigates potential legal ramifications and community backlash. Pokimane has stated she will monitor his activities closely and is open to dialogue if he meaningfully addresses the issue.