AG Campbell co-led a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general in calling on major search engines and payment platforms to take stronger action against the increasing spread of computer-generated deepfake nonconsensual intimate imagery, commonly known as “deepfakes” or “deepfake pornography.” In a letter to search engines, the coalition outlines the failures of these companies to limit the creation of deepfakes and called for stronger safeguards – such as warnings and redirecting users away from harmful content – to better protect the public. In a separate letter to payment platforms, the coalition urged these companies to identify and remove payment authorization for the creation of deepfake pornography content.  

“The creation of deepfakes is a grave harm to human decency and dignity, especially among our young people. It is critical that we take all steps necessary to prevent the spread of harmful and exploitative content, and I am committed to protecting the residents of our Commonwealth by advocating for accountability.” -AG Campbell