Dozens of women AI image incident — May 2026
In 2026, two men were charged in New York for allegedly creating deepfake pornography of women using AI, marking one of the first cases under the 'Take It.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Dozens of women
In May 2026, two men were charged in New York for creating AI-generated deepfake pornography. The charges stem from the 'Take It Down Act', which makes the distribution of intimate images without consent a federal crime.
What happened
The two men, aged 51 and 20, are not believed to be connected. They are accused of creating and distributing AI-generated images that garnered millions of views online. The images reportedly "degraded and abused dozens of women". The case highlights that publishing deepfake pornography is not a minor offense. The 'Take It Down Act' includes stricter penalties for publishing AI-generated deepfakes and so-called revenge porn.