New York Authorities Shut Down 12 AI Deepfake Pornography Sites Targeting Celebrities
September 14, 2026
oecd:2026-09-14-5c38View source ↗
What happened
New York authorities seized and shut down 12 websites distributing AI-generated deepfake pornographic content featuring about 1,200 victims, including celebrities and politicians, without their consent. The operation, led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, highlights significant harm caused by AI misuse in violating privacy and rights.
Reported impact
- Affected parties
- Not publicly disclosed
- Harm type
- Not publicly disclosed
- Scale
- Not publicly disclosed
- Financial impact
- Not publicly disclosed
- Regulatory action
- Not publicly disclosed
Classification
Relevant governance controls
Governance control mapping is not available for this record.
- No controls mapped
Not publicly disclosed
Control mapping is analytical. It does not state that any control would have prevented the incident.
Sources and evidence
OECD AI Incidents Monitor
New York Authorities Shut Down 12 AI Deepfake Pornography Sites Targeting Celebrities
2026-09-14