Manhattan DA seizes 12 celebrity deepfake websites
On 14 September the Manhattan District Attorney's office seized 12 websites that published fabricated videos of celebrities, athletes and politicians. It is the largest legal action to date against harmful deepfake sites.
Who is affected and how
- lawyer
- Prosecutorial domain seizure offers a new tool when representing victims.
- compliance specialist
- A review of hosting and platform-provider risks is warranted.
- citizen
- Deepfake victims can also seek redress through law enforcement.
Sources
- New York Seizes a Dozen Celebrity Deepfake Websiteswired.com · Sep 14, 2026
- Manhattan DA seizes websites using AI to make deepfake porn videos of celebs | amNewYorkamny.com · Sep 14, 2026
- AI safety warnings grow as Manhattan DA seizes a dozen celebrity deepfake websites - ABC7 New Yorkabc7ny.com · Sep 14, 2026
- Manhattan DA seizes websites selling AI ‘deepfakes' - NBC New Yorknbcnewyork.com · Sep 15, 2026 · magyar
- Multiple deepfake porn sites targeting celebrities shut down by Manhattan prosecutorsnydailynews.com · Sep 14, 2026
- Manhattan DA shuts down 12 AI deepfake sites targeting 1,200 Victims | FOX 5 New Yorkfox5ny.com · Sep 15, 2026
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