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Women Sue Influencer Over Nonconsensual Deepfake Pornography

2/17/2026

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Three women in Arizona filed a lawsuit against Beau Schultz, Instagram influencer, and others for allegedly creating deepfake pornography of them without consent.
They allege the defendants monetized the likenesses by creating sexualized AI chatbots and selling access.
One plaintiff said she felt anxiety and heartbreak from the misuse of her images.
The suit aligns with support for the federal Defiance Act, which would provide recourse for nonconsensual deepfake victims.

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Story summary

Three women in Arizona filed a lawsuit against Beau Schultz, Instagram influencer, and others for allegedly creating deepfake pornography of them without consent.
They allege the defendants monetized the likenesses by creating sexualized AI chatbots and selling access.
One plaintiff said she felt anxiety and heartbreak from the misuse of her images.
The suit aligns with support for the federal Defiance Act, which would provide recourse for nonconsensual deepfake victims.