Melania Trump urges Congress to pass 'Take It Down Act'

First Lady Melania Trump recently advocated for the 'Take It Down Act' during a roundtable discussion, emphasizing the need to protect children from non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated content. The proposed legislation aims to criminalize the distribution of such images and mandates tech companies to remove them promptly. Melania highlighted the damaging effects of online abuse on families and communities, noting that high-profile figures have fallen victim to deepfake pornography. The bill has received bipartisan support and has passed the Senate but faces uncertainty in the House of Representatives. Legal experts point out that while many states have laws against revenge porn, fewer than half explicitly address AI-generated content, creating a significant legal gap. The initiative reflects growing concerns over the misuse of technology in online spaces and the need for comprehensive protections.