Everything you need to know about Dark AI's investigative tools and research reports.
Dark AI is a platform of investigative tools designed to expose AI-powered harms, including synthetic identity fraud, deepfake exploitation, and cyber-enabled extortion networks. We provide journalists, researchers, and investigators with data-driven insights to map and understand these emerging threats.
Dark AI is designed for journalists, researchers, cybersecurity professionals, and anyone investigating AI-powered harms. Our tools help map infrastructure, track synthetic identities, analyze deepfake networks, and expose malicious actors operating in these spaces.
Yes, Dark AI is free to use. We believe that investigative tools for exposing AI harms should be accessible to journalists and researchers. Some advanced features may require API keys for third-party services, but the core functionality is available at no cost.
PersonaForge maps synthetic identity vendors and their infrastructure. It tracks domains, hosting providers, payment processors, and communication channels used by vendors selling fake IDs, passports, and other identity documents. The tool helps investigators understand the ecosystem of synthetic identity fraud.
ShadowStack tracks the infrastructure behind deepfake and "nudify" services. It monitors domains, DNS history, hosting providers, CDNs, and other technical infrastructure used by services that create non-consensual deepfake imagery. This helps researchers map the technical footprint of these operations.
BlackWire provides threat intelligence and security analysis for domains and infrastructure. It aggregates data from multiple sources to provide comprehensive security assessments, helping investigators identify malicious infrastructure and understand threat patterns.
HumanGate is a WordPress plugin designed to help website owners protect their content from AI scraping and deepfake generation. It provides technical controls to prevent automated systems from harvesting images and content for use in AI training or deepfake creation.
DFaceSearch is a face recognition tool that helps identify when the same person appears across multiple deepfake or synthetic media. It uses privacy-preserving techniques to match faces without storing biometric data, helping investigators track the reuse of images across different platforms and services.
Dark AI publishes several research reports:
All reports include downloadable data exports (CSV and JSON formats) for further analysis.
Yes, our reports are designed to support investigative journalism and research. You can download the data in CSV or JSON format from each report page. We encourage attribution when using our data, and we're happy to collaborate on research projects. Please reach out through our contact form if you have specific research needs.
Our data comes from multiple sources:
We prioritize publicly available data and do not engage in hacking, unauthorized access, or illegal data collection.
Data updates vary by tool:
Reports are updated when significant new findings emerge or as new data becomes available.
Here are some key terms used throughout our platform:
Yes, Dark AI only uses publicly available data and legitimate research methods. We do not engage in hacking, unauthorized access, or illegal data collection. All data sources are publicly accessible or obtained through legitimate API services. However, how you use the information is your responsibility—always ensure your research and reporting comply with applicable laws and ethical guidelines.
Dark AI focuses on infrastructure and technical data (domains, IP addresses, hosting providers, etc.), not personal information about individuals. We do not collect or store personal data about users of our platform. Some tools, like DFaceSearch, use privacy-preserving techniques that do not store biometric data. We prioritize user privacy and data protection.
If you believe our platform contains inaccurate information or data that should be removed, please contact us through our contact form. We review all requests and will remove or correct data when appropriate. However, note that we primarily track infrastructure and technical data, not personal information about individuals.
Journalists can use Dark AI to:
Our tools are designed to support investigative reporting on AI-powered harms.
Dark AI tracks infrastructure and technical data, not personal information. If you discover infrastructure related to a service that has harmed you or someone you know, you may want to:
We are not a law enforcement agency, but we can help you understand the technical infrastructure data.
We welcome contributions from researchers and journalists. You can:
All contributions help improve our understanding of AI-powered harms and make our tools more effective.
Explore our in-depth research reports on synthetic identity fraud, deepfake infrastructure, and AI-powered harms. All reports include downloadable data exports.
Survey-based analysis of public awareness and experience with deepfake and "nudify" tools, including demographic breakdowns and cross-tabulations.
Comprehensive mapping of synthetic identity vendors, their infrastructure, communication channels, and operational patterns.
Technical analysis of the infrastructure behind deepfake and non-consensual image generation services, including hosting, CDNs, and payment processors.