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Mr DeepFakes Shut Down Amid Deepfake Abuse Crackdown

12/5/2025

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The deepfake porn site Mr DeepFakes shut down after investigators identified its creator.
The site allowed users to order nonconsensual deepfakes and fueled broader interest, filmmaker Sophie Compton says.
After the United Kingdom proposed criminalizing deepfake sexual abuse material, Mr DeepFakes blocked UK users.
Despite the closure, creators from the forum continue to operate independently, offering deepfake services.

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Story summary

The deepfake porn site Mr DeepFakes shut down after investigators identified its creator.
The site allowed users to order nonconsensual deepfakes and fueled broader interest, filmmaker Sophie Compton says.
After the United Kingdom proposed criminalizing deepfake sexual abuse material, Mr DeepFakes blocked UK users.
Despite the closure, creators from the forum continue to operate independently, offering deepfake services.