Congress Bans Revenge Porn, Deepfakes: Concerns Over Enforcement Arise
The Take It Down Act, overwhelmingly approved by Congress, mandates the removal of non-consensual intimate images, including deepfakes, from social media platforms within 48 hours of notification. The bill criminalizes the knowing publication of such images. Supported by both Democrats and Republicans, including Senators Klobuchar and Cruz, the legislation aims to protect victims from online abuse and hold perpetrators accountable. Its passage follows previous legislative attempts, thwarted last year due to objections to unrelated budgetary concerns.
John Q. Hosedrinker