In the biggest-ever legal action against harmful deepfake websites, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has seized 12 sites that collectively targeted around 1,200 victims.

In the biggest-ever legal action against harmful deepfake websites, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has seized 12 sites that collectively targeted around 1,200 victims—overwhelmingly women.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Monday the seizure of celebrity deepfake websites that were accessible in Manhattan and across the state. Those types of sites use AI to alter video, audio or pictures to realistically mimic famous people doing or saying things… Show more