Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn of female celebs
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- Two men, Cornelius Shannon and Arturo Hernandez, were arrested for using AI to create sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of female celebrities, marking some of the first charges under the new Take It Down Act.
- The Take It Down Act, signed into law last year, imposes up to two years in prison for publishing AI-generated deepfake pornography and revenge porn, reflecting bipartisan support and backing from Melania Trump.
- Shannon allegedly published over 240 albums of AI-generated pornography featuring female public figures, while Hernandez's deepfakes included celebrities and private individuals, including recent high school graduates.
- These arrests highlight growing concerns over the misuse of advanced AI tools to create and distribute sexually explicit fake content, especially involving minors, with recent related cases including convictions and lawsuits.
- The ongoing legal actions demonstrate increased enforcement and public awareness aimed at combating the harmful impact of AI-generated deepfake pornography on victims.