File a criminal complaint with local law enforcement (SoulGen content on DuckDuckGo)
Files a formal criminal complaint with local police or the local prosecutor under state NCII criminal statutes. DuckDuckGo typically responds to NCII notices in under 24 hours.
Time sensitivity matters for this action. Document evidence and file the report within 72 hours of discovery while the perpetrator's digital footprint remains intact and platform logs are still recoverable through subpoena.
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Files a formal criminal complaint with local police or the local prosecutor under state NCII criminal statutes. The complaint triggers law enforcement investigation that can result in criminal charges against the perpetrator. The content was generated by SoulGen, a nudify service operating from Hong Kong. DuckDuckGo typically responds to NCII notices in under 24 hours. SoulGen is currently operating without major regulatory restriction, which means removal action proceeds primarily against the distribution layer.
Why this matters for SoulGen content on DuckDuckGo
- SoulGen accepts uploaded reference photographs which can be used to generate explicit content of identifiable individuals. This is the primary NCII vector for the service.
- DuckDuckGo is below the covered platform threshold but its results carry weight with privacy conscious users including journalists and researchers. Removing the result from DuckDuckGo eliminates that audience surface.
- SoulGen content distributed through DuckDuckGo typically reaches between four and twelve additional platforms within 72 hours through reposts, mirrors, and cross platform redistribution.
- Source attribution to SoulGen is critical for criminal complaint because it establishes the AI generated nature of the content, which strengthens statutory claims under 47 USC 223a regardless of whether the depicted person ever existed in unaltered form.
How AI generator removal works
What to do, step by step
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Preserve evidence before any other action Capture full page screenshots with the URL bar visible, save the highest resolution copy of the content available, and document the SoulGen fingerprint indicators including soulgen outputs display a distinct anime adjacent rendering style even in photorealistic mode, with characteristic eye highlighting and a smooth skin tone gradient that does not match natural photography. Complete evidence package from platform removal action
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Run a biometric scan to find every copy across platforms SoulGen content distributed on DuckDuckGo rarely stays there. ScanErase indexes 2.4 billion face embeddings across 200 plus platforms and identifies every current hosting location in a single scan, including additional SoulGen variations.
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File the criminal complaint with local law enforcement File with local police or the prosecutor under your state's NCII criminal statute. The complaint should specifically reference the SoulGen source attribution and the DuckDuckGo distribution platform. Provide the complete evidence package and any communications from the perpetrator.
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Document the SoulGen source attribution SoulGen outputs display a distinct anime adjacent rendering style even in photorealistic mode, with characteristic eye highlighting and a smooth skin tone gradient that does not match natural photography. This attribution evidence is critical for the legal record and supports stronger statutory claims regardless of which specific action you pursue.
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Coordinate with DuckDuckGo platform removal DuckDuckGo serves search results powered primarily by Bing. NCII removal at Bing automatically removes the result from DuckDuckGo. DuckDuckGo also accepts direct removal requests at help.duckduckgo.com.
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File the complete evidence record for the legal track State NCII criminal statutes in 48 states with felony provisions in 16 states provides the foundational legal basis for this action. Document every notice sent, every platform response, and every confirmation in a single evidence file. ScanErase produces this Verified Removal Package automatically as your case progresses.
Legal context
- State NCII criminal statutes in 48 states with felony provisions in 16 states
- Federal statutes for interstate cases including 47 USC 223a and 18 USC 2261A
- DuckDuckGo's reliance on Bing means that Bing NCII removal is the most efficient lever. Direct DuckDuckGo requests are rarely necessary but can be filed in parallel.
- SoulGen attribution: Hong Kong operator jurisdiction makes direct civil action complex, but Apple App Store and Google Play Store policy violation reports have produced removal of the SoulGen mobile app in multiple regions.
Frequently asked questions
Does it matter that the image was AI generated and not a real photograph of me?
47 USC 223a explicitly covers AI generated and digitally altered intimate imagery alongside authentic content. SoulGen attribution does not weaken your claim, it strengthens the documentation of harm under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
What if SoulGen cannot be reached for direct legal action?
SoulGen is currently operating without major regulatory restriction, which means removal action proceeds primarily against the distribution layer. Hong Kong operator jurisdiction makes direct civil action complex, but Apple App Store and Google Play Store policy violation reports have produced removal of the SoulGen mobile app in multiple regions. The action you take here proceeds independently of any direct correspondence with the source generator.
How long will DuckDuckGo actually take to remove the content?
DuckDuckGo typically responds in approximately 24 hours when a properly formatted statutory notice is filed. ScanErase files the notice within 5 minutes of authorization and tracks compliance through your Verified Removal Package.
Will the criminal complaint action reveal my identity to DuckDuckGo or the perpetrator?
Criminal investigation, potential arrest of the perpetrator, prosecution leading to criminal conviction, and a documented criminal record that supports civil claims and any future protective orders. The disclosure scope is limited to what the action requires. Your scan and removal process is not disclosed to employers, family, or any third parties beyond the recipients required by the specific legal procedure.
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