Deepfake Defamation

Unauthorized use of a person's likeness in synthetic media causing reputational harm.

1. Chiles v. Salazar

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 31, 2026)
3. DefendantsMaria SalazarSalazar Technologies, Inc.PlaintiffsDavid ChilesDefense AttorneysMichael SteinPlaintiff AttorneysJessica TamJudgesLaura ChenInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaSalazar Technologies, Inc.
4. Case Tags: AI Liability;Deepfake Defamation;Right of Publicity;Section 230 Immunity