Reporter Spent Years Tracking Down the Man Behind a Deepfake Porn Website, then Recruited Paris Hilton to Help Expose Him (Exclusive)

**Journalist Laurie Segall Exposes Dark World of Deepfake Pornography in New Docuseries**

Laurie Segall, a technology journalist with notable credentials at outlets like CNN and 60 Minutes, has embarked on a significant investigation into the identity behind Mr. Deepfakes, a controversial website that facilitated the sharing of AI-generated pornographic content. The culmination of her three-year pursuit is now captured in a newly-released 14-part docuseries titled *Searching for Mr. Deepfakes*, which is streaming exclusively through Paris Hilton’s TikTok account.

The Mr. Deepfakes site came to Segall’s attention in 2022 due to its alarming content that allowed users to upload and view manipulated images of both celebrities and everyday individuals. At its peak, the website garnered a staggering 17 million monthly visitors, showcasing the troubling rise of technology that bypasses ethical considerations. Segall describes the site as a stark example of “innovation without guardrails,” predominantly affecting women in severe ways.

In response to what she perceived as a significant threat, Segall assembled a diverse team of experts, including journalists and cybersecurity analysts, to pursue the individual behind the operation. Segall’s investigation led her to confront the website’s owner in Markham, Ontario, which played a vital role in the eventual shutdown of the operations.

The *Searching for Mr. Deepfakes* docuseries comes as a direct collaboration between Segall and Hilton’s Mostly Human Media. It has quickly gained momentum, attracting 26 million views within a week of its release, illustrating the public’s keen interest in the intersection of technology and personal integrity.

Hilton, who has been an outspoken advocate against online exploitation, lends her voice to the series. She shared her own traumatic experience, recalling how an ex-boyfriend leaked a private video of them when she was just 19. Hilton asserts that the emergence of deepfake technology creates a false perception that the harm caused is not genuine because the images are fabricated. “Knowing strangers are creating and sharing content designed to humiliate or exploit you is something no one should have to experience,” she emphasizes.

In her continued activism, Hilton has supported legislative efforts such as the DEFIANCE Act, aimed at empowering victims of deepfake exploitation to pursue legal action. Alongside lawmakers from both parties, Hilton highlighted the severe ramifications that deepfake technology poses. Segall recognised Hilton’s influence, stating that partnering with the media personality provided a powerful platform to amplify their message.

The docuseries features Hilton discussing her experiences with deepfake abuse, aiming to raise awareness about its real-world impact. “One in eight girls know someone affected by deepfake pornography,” she notes, underscoring the widespread concern that this issue represents. Hilton reported that there are over 100,000 deepfake images of her circulating online, revealing the significant challenges in combating such pervasive digital exploitation.

The investigative approach used by Segall and her team involved an array of tactics, including AI facial recognition software, which helped them pinpoint specific details about Mr. Deepfakes. Their relentless pursuit led them to identify him as a pharmacist and a father, ultimately acquiring his home address through a local baby store’s registry.

Despite the website’s shutdown in May 2025, resulting from the withdrawal of its service provider, the individual behind Mr. Deepfakes has not faced any legal repercussions. Segall expressed hope that the dialogue initiated through this investigation will prompt discussions about the accountability of platforms and payment providers in addressing deepfake abuse.

As the risks associated with deepfake technology continue to evolve, Segall remains optimistic about the changes since her investigation began. Assessing the current landscape, she stated, “Those are conversations that we can have now,” hinting at a broader push for accountability among those who facilitate such technologies.

The complete 14-part docuseries *Searching for Mr. Deepfakes* is now available on Paris Hilton’s TikTok account. Further discussions and audio content related to the investigation will be released on the *Mostly Human with Laurie Segall* podcast throughout the coming weeks, contributing to ongoing conversations about the wide-ranging implications of deepfake technology.