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FBI agent explains how easy it is to ID people posting AI porn without consent

FBI agent explains how easy it is to ID people posting AI porn without consent

Summary

The FBI arrested two men for illegally posting AI-created fake sexual images of women without their consent. Investigators used digital clues like location data, online accounts, and photos to identify the suspects, who face prison time under the Take It Down Act.

Key Facts

  • Two men, Arturo Hernandez (20) and Cornelius “Neil” Shannon (51), were arrested for posting nonconsensual AI-generated sexual images.
  • Hernandez allegedly posted 113 albums with images of about 50 women, including celebrities and private individuals.
  • Shannon is accused of posting around 360 albums featuring about 90 women.
  • Authorities used geo-location data, IP addresses, online account links, and photos to connect the suspects to the posts.
  • Hernandez tried to hide his identity by using a nickname but was linked through multiple online accounts.
  • Shannon reportedly used his own photo as a profile picture, making identification straightforward.
  • Both face up to two years in prison if found guilty under the Take It Down Act (TIDA).
  • FBI officials said they will keep investigating similar cases to protect victims’ privacy and dignity.
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