The rise in deepfake production was significant in 2022, leading the FBI to issue warnings regarding their increased use in sextortion schemes. While measures such as Google downranking explicit deepfakes in search results were implemented, they had minimal impact. Mr. Deepfakes, identified as a key figure behind this trend, developed DeepFaceLab, which powers 95% of deepfakes. His platform has shifted from Reddit to hosting its own forums, where thousands share knowledge and enhance skills, suggesting deepfake creation is likely to continue despite the platform's closure.
The illegal trade in deepfakes migrated from Reddit to Mr. Deepfakes, which became the primary source of technical support for creating sexual deepfakes.
DeepFaceLab, the software created by Mr. Deepfakes, accounts for an estimated 95 percent of all deepfake videos, showcasing the extent of its reach.
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