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FBI agent explains how easy it is to ID people posting AI porn without consent
A creepy saved post on Instagram linked man to AI porn account, FBI says.
TL;DR
- Two men, Arturo Hernandez and Cornelius Shannon, were arrested for violating the Take It Down Act (TIDA) by posting nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes.
- FBI agents found evidence linking suspects to the illegal content through digital footprints like PayPal accounts, IP addresses, and social media activity.
- The FTC has warned 12 companies providing "nudify" tools and is pushing platforms to implement rapid removal processes for nonconsensual intimate images.
- Despite enforcement actions, the availability and low cost of AI deepfake technology, coupled with potential victim burden in reporting, present ongoing challenges.
- Social media platform X has outlined its process for victims to report harmful content under TIDA.