Two Men Federally Charged Over AI Deepfake Porn Under the Take It Down Act

Decrypt / Jason Nelson· May 22, 2026 · 7:52 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 11 views

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Two men have been federally charged for creating and distributing deepfake pornography, violating the Take It Down Act. This act aims to combat the non-consensual use of digital content, particularly in the realm of explicit material. The charges highlight ongoing concerns regarding the misuse of artificial intelligence technology in creating harmful content.

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▪The defendants are accused of using AI to create deepfake pornographic images without consent.
▪The Take It Down Act was enacted to address the issue of non-consensual explicit content online.
▪This case underscores the legal challenges posed by advancements in artificial intelligence technology.

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