Historic Bipartisan Bill Passes in Congress
Historic Bipartisan Bill Passes in Congress
In a landmark legislative achievement, the U.S. Congress has passed the Take It Down Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at combating nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated "deepfake" pornography and revenge porn. The bill was approved by the House of Representatives on April 28, 2025, with an overwhelming vote of 409-2, following its unanimous passage in the Senate. It is now poised to be signed into law by President Donald Trump.
Key Provisions of the Take It Down Act
The Take It Down Act criminalizes the nonconsensual publication of explicit images, whether real or AI-generated, and mandates that online platforms remove such content within 48 hours of notification. This legislation empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce these requirements under its authority over deceptive trade practices, bypassing potential complications related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.Historic Bipartisan Bill Passes in Congress
In a landmark legislative achievement, the U.S. Congress has passed the Take It Down Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at combating nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated "deepfake" pornography and revenge porn. The bill was approved by the House of Representatives on April 28, 2025, with an overwhelming vote of 409-2, following its unanimous passage in the Senate. It is now poised to be signed into law by President Donald Trump.
Key Provisions of the Take It Down Act
The Take It Down Act criminalizes the nonconsensual publication of explicit images, whether real or AI-generated, and mandates that online platforms remove such content within 48 hours of notification. This legislation empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce these requirements under its authority over deceptive trade practices, bypassing potential complications related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.