Closure of Mr. Deepfakes Website

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Mr. Deepfakes, a prominent website for nonconsensual deepfake pornography, has permanently shut down due to the loss of a critical service provider and irretrievable data.

Key Points

  • Mr. Deepfakes shut down due to loss of critical service provider and data loss
  • Site was a central hub for creating and sharing nonconsensual deepfake pornography
  • Site allowed users to upload videos and connect with creators for custom deepfake porn
  • Hany Farid called for greater responsibility from technology, financial, and advertising services
  • DeepFaceLab, a popular open-source project for deepfake videos, was developed on Mr. Deepfakes forums

Pros

  • Victory for victims of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII)

Cons

  • Loss of platform for creation and distribution of nonconsensual deepfake content