House Approves TAKE IT DOWN Act Against Revenge Porn

The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, which criminalizes the publication and threat of publishing non-consensual intimate imagery, including deepfake pornography created with artificial intelligence. The legislation, backed by First Lady Melania Trump and co-sponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Ted Cruz, requires social media platforms and websites to remove such content within 48 hours of a victim’s notification. The bill imposes significant legal penalties for offenders, including prison time, and aims to provide victims with stronger legal protections and prompt removal of harmful content. Melania Trump has been a vocal advocate for the measure, citing the severe impact of malicious online content, especially on young people, and emphasizing the need for a safe online environment. The bill passed the House by a 409-2 vote, after previously clearing the Senate, and is now awaiting President Donald Trump's signature to become law. Advocates and lawmakers hail the act as a significant step to combat online abuse and protect future generations from the harms of revenge porn and AI-generated deepfakes.