U.S. authorities have shut down 12 websites that specialized in distributing AI-generated pornography, known as "deepfakes," according to recent reports. These sites targeted around 1,200 victims, including celebrities, politicians, and other public figures. The operation, carried out by New York authorities, involved the seizure of 12 domain names used to broadcast images and videos of pornography created or altered using artificial intelligence without the consent of the individuals depicted. Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg described the action as the largest seizure of domain names dedicated to this type of illegal content. Some of the sites had names like "AI Celebs," indicating their focus on generating fake content of well-known individuals. The investigation began after a report from a victim who had been affected by the content. So far, authorities have not confirmed any arrests, and the search continues for the operators of the platforms and those who uploaded the material. The websites reportedly allowed users to publish, share, or sell manipulated sexual videos featuring celebrities and public figures. Some of these videos were viewed tens of thousands of times. In some cases, the seized sites had already updated their homepages with a message stating, "This domain has been seized," before the official announcement. According to the publication Wired, some of the platforms featured profiles dedicated to elected officials, including their names, positions, and a collection of manipulated videos. Some of the content had previously appeared on MrDeepFakes, a site that was shut down in 2025. This operation takes place amid the enforcement of the "Take It Down Act," signed by former President Donald Trump in 2025 and enacted in May 2026. The law criminalizes the online sharing of non-consensual sexual images, especially those created using AI, and mandates that technology platforms remove such content when it is identified. The shutdown of these sites highlights growing concerns about the misuse of AI technology to create and distribute harmful, non-consensual content. The "Take It Down Act" aims to address these issues by holding both content creators and hosting platforms accountable. As the law is implemented, authorities are working to identify and prosecute those responsible for generating and distributing AI-generated pornography, while also pushing for stronger measures to prevent such content from being shared online.