Two Men Charged With Posting AI-Generated Porn Without Consent
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn charged two men with violating the TAKE IT DOWN Act by posting thousands of AI-generated pornographic images and videos of women without their consent. The images and videos have been viewed millions of times.
New York PostFederal prosecutors in Brooklyn charged two men Wednesday with violating the TAKE IT DOWN Act by posting thousands of AI-generated pornographic images and videos of women without their consent. Cornelius Shannon, 51, of New Jersey, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, of Texas, each face up to two years in prison if convicted.
1 million times since May 2025. Hernandez posted similar content involving 50 different female victims, including images of his female classmates and a religious mother and daughter, according to court papers.
FBI agents arrested Shannon in New Jersey on Wednesday morning. He was scheduled to appear in Brooklyn federal court the same day. Hernandez was arrested in Bedias, Texas, and is due to appear before a Brooklyn judge at a later date. Prosecutors did not release the names of any individuals depicted in the images. S.
attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said the case shows that posting deepfake pornography is not a victimless crime and that his office will pursue such cases using new legal authorities granted by Congress.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
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Shannon began posting deepfake content on a porn website.
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FBI agents arrested Shannon in New Jersey and Hernandez in Texas.
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Brooklyn federal prosecutors charged both men under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
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Potential Impact
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The case may test enforcement of the TAKE IT DOWN Act in federal court.
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