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The prospect of using artificial intelligence to proactively delete images and videos from the internet is generating considerable discussion and concern. This “reverse image deletion” concept, explored in a recent Reddit thread (https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1p8mk26/ai_reverse_image_delete_we_will_never_see/), raises serious questions about potential censorship and the control of information. The debate centers on the feasibility of AI identifying and removing undesirable visual content before it gains traction online, prompting arguments about the balance between individual rights, freedom of expression, and the power to shape public perception. The ethical and societal ramifications of such technology are being closely examined.