Manhattan DA Seizes 12 Celebrity Deepfake Sites in Landmark Action

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The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has carried out what is being described as the largest legal action ever taken against harmful deepfake websites. Authorities seized 12 sites in total, which had collectively targeted approximately 1,200 victims. The crackdown focused on platforms featuring non-consensual deepfake content involving celebrities. The action marks a significant escalation in legal efforts to combat the growing threat of AI-generated image abuse.

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