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**”Take It Down Act” Criminalizing Deepfake Porn Set to Become Law**
**WASHINGTON D.C. –** In a rare display of bipartisan unity, President Trump is expected to sign the “Take It Down Act” into law on Monday, marking a significant step in combating the spread of non-consensual explicit deepfakes and revenge porn. The legislation, championed by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, addresses the growing threat of AI-generated sexual images that have victimized individuals from celebrities like Taylor Swift to ordinary citizens, including high school students.
The “Take It Down Act” criminalizes the sharing of both real and AI-generated explicit images online without consent. Critically, it also mandates that tech platforms remove such images within 48 hours of notification. This provision aims to increase accountability for social media companies and other online platforms that often serve as vectors for the spread of this harmful content.
The new law represents a major upgrade in legal protections for victims of revenge porn and deepfakes. While previous federal law focused on child exploitation, protections for adult victims were inconsistent across states. The “Take It Down Act” creates a nationwide standard, offering clarity for law enforcement and victims alike.
The legislation garnered overwhelming support in Congress, passing both chambers with near unanimity. It was also endorsed by a broad coalition of organizations, including advocacy groups like Public Citizen and major tech companies like Meta, TikTok, and Google. First Lady Melania Trump also lent her support to the bill.
Ilana Beller of Public Citizen hailed the bill as a crucial step, stating, “AI is new to a lot of us… but (non-consensual) intimate deepfakes are such a clear harm with no benefit.”
The “Take It Down Act” is seen as a vital step towards protecting individuals from the devastating impact of non-consensual image sharing in the digital age.
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