Feds Seize CFAKE and SOCFAKE Over Explicit Deepfakes of Famous Women
US authorities have seized two domains accused of publishing thousands of nonconsensual deepfake nude images (digital forgeries) of famous women, in one of the first major federal actions using the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com were taken offline after seizure warrants (PDF) were issued in the District of New Jersey.
The case focuses on digitally altered or AI-generated sexual images and videos made to look like real public figures. According to the Justice Department, the victims included politicians, first ladies from multiple countries, royalty, journalists, television presenters, athletes, entertainers, and other well known women.
Prosecutors said the site also used tags such as “rape,” “forced,” and “degradation,” making the alleged conduct more than a simple impersonation issue.
The TAKE IT DOWN Act in Action
Visitors to the seized domains are now met with a law enforcement notice showing the seals of the...
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