US, French, and Italian Authorities Shut Down Deepfake Pornography Website Targeting High-Profile Women

US, French, and Italian authorities collaborated to shut down a deepfake pornography website that distributed non-consensual sexual images of high-profile women, including politicians, first ladies, royalty, journalists, television presenters, athletes, and entertainers. The operation involved agencies such as the US Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, though no specific dates for the takedown were provided. The site specialized in AI-generated deepfake content, violating privacy and cybercrime laws. No technical details, victim counts, or legal charges were explicitly mentioned in the report. The action aligns with broader efforts to combat nonconsensual deepfake porn, including legislative measures like the proposed Take It Down Act.