Tuesday, 20 May, 2025

Trump Signs 'Take It Down Act' to Combat Nonconsensual Deepfakes and Revenge Porn

President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan 'Take It Down Act' into law, criminalizing the distribution of nonconsensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes. The law mandates that online platforms remove flagged content within 48 hours, with the Federal Trade Commission overseeing enforcement. First Lady Melania Trump, a key advocate, emphasized the legislation's role in protecting children online. While widely supported, some digital rights groups express concerns.