Bill criminalizing deepfake revenge porn passes House, heads to Trump’s desk
- The House passed the Take It Down Act, which criminalizes nonconsensual sharing of sexually explicit material, including deepfake images, with a vote of 409 to 2, set for President Trump's signature.
- The legislation mandates social media platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of notification, aiming to protect victims from digital exploitation.
- Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar introduced the bill, supported by bipartisan efforts to provide legal protections for victims of online sexual abuse.
- Victim Elliston Berry stated she wanted to help prevent future incidents after experiencing deepfake abuse at age 14, emphasizing the bill's importance for others.
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Nonprofit founder invited to the White House for signing of Take it Down Act
Anti-pornography advocates from east Idaho invited to White House signing of Take It Down Act
Idaho Sen. Kevin Cook of Idaho Falls, left, and Craig Cobia of Rexburg pause for a photo in front of the White House during a trip to witness the signing of the Take It Down Act. | Courtesy photo WASHINGTON – With bipartisan support, President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law Monday, and several local advocates were there for the historic occasion. The Take It Down Act criminalizes the non-consensual distribution of sexually exp…
President Trump signs Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?
President Donald Trump has signed the Take It Down Act, which seeks to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called ‘revenge porn’ online. The bill, supported by First Lady Melania Trump, was introduced by Sen.…
President Trump signs Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?
President Donald Trump has signed the Take It Down Act, which seeks to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called ‘revenge porn’ online. The bill, supported by First Lady Melania Trump, was introduced by Sen.…
President Trump signs Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?
President Donald Trump has signed the Take It Down Act, which seeks to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called ‘revenge porn’ online. The bill, supported by First Lady Melania Trump, was introduced by Sen.…
President Trump signs Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?
The measure, which goes into effect immediately, was introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, and later gained the support of First Lady Melania Trump.
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