Irish broadcaster and comedian Graham Norton wins a US court order requiring Meta to provide information that could identify the operator behind a Facebook account that allegedly published “deepfake” or AI-generated posts about him. Multiple outlets report that the posts are described as false and “distressing,” and in particular included claims falsely stating his mother has died, along with allegations relating to his husband’s health. Norton says the content caused him “significant alarm, distress and anxiety.”
According to the reports, Norton asked the California court for documents or data from Meta, which runs Facebook, Instagram and Threads, to help determine who controlled the account. The court grants his request, meaning Meta must disclose information that could reveal the identity of the account’s person or users behind the wrongdoing. The outlets also note that Norton intends to pursue further legal action in response to the account’s activity, including possible proceedings in England, and that he previously said he would take steps against the operator once identified.
