Deepfake Justice: A Test Case for AI Regulation The recent arrests of Cornelius Shannon and Arturo Hernandez, accused of creating and distributing deepfakes of female celebrities, mark a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle to regulate the online spread of AI generated pornography.
The charges brought under the Take It Down Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump last year, demonstrate the government's growing recognition of the need to address this complex issue.
Shannon is accused of publishing at least 240 albums featuring female politicians, musicians, and singers, while Hernandez created deepfakes of both celebrities and private individuals, including minors.