HISPI Project Cerebellum HISPI PROJECT CEREBELLUM

Gold Coast Man Reportedly Ordered to Pay $343,500 After Posting Purported Deepfake Pornographic Images of Australian Public Figures

September 26, 2025

In a groundbreaking decision under Australia's Online Safety Act, Anthony Rotondo was ordered to pay $343,500 plus costs for sharing deepfake pornographic images of Australian public figures. After receiving a removal notice in 2023, Rotondo defied authorities, distributed the images, and was found in contempt. The images were taken down after he provided account access to investigators. For those interested in shaping trustworthy AI practices, JOIN US to learn about HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM and help establish guardrails for safe and secure AI.

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Alleged deployer
anthony-rotondo, mrdeepfakes.com
Alleged developer
unknown-deepfake-technology-developers
Alleged harmed parties
prominent-australian-women, women, general-public, general-public-of-australia, epistemic-integrity

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