Trump Signs Bipartisan Take It Down Act Against Revenge Porn, Deepfake AI

President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan 'Take It Down Act' into law, making it a federal crime to share or threaten to share nonconsensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, with penalties including up to three years in prison for sharing explicit images of minors. The law requires technology platforms and social media companies to remove reported nonconsensual sexually exploitative images within 48 hours and take measures to delete duplicates. First Lady Melania Trump, a vocal advocate for the legislation, emphasized the dangers of artificial intelligence and social media as tools that can be weaponized to harm emotions and beliefs, especially among the younger generation. The bill, introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and was hailed as a significant step in protecting victims of revenge porn and AI-generated exploitation. While the law has been welcomed by victims and major tech companies, some critics express concerns about potential First Amendment implications due to the law's broad provisions. The legislation aligns with similar state laws and aims to deliver justice to victims while combating online harassment and protecting digital privacy.