House Approves ‘Take It Down’ Act to Combat Deepfake Revenge Imagery
In an uncommon display of bipartisan agreement, the U.S. House voted 409–2 to approve the Take It Down Act, a comprehensive bill that criminalizes the creation and distribution of nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfake content.
The legislation, co-sponsored by legislators from both parties, is now on its way to President Trump, who is anticipated to sign it into law.
The bill addresses an escalating digital threat by instituting criminal penalties, requirements for platform takedowns, civil remedies, and protections for minors. It fills a legal void in current “revenge porn” laws, which seldom encompass AI-generated fabrications.
Supported by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, along with Representatives Elvira Salazar and Madeline Dean, the act strikes a balance between urgent privacy protections and First Amendment rights. Its enactment signifies a significant advancement in U.S. initiatives to regulate AI-driven abuse and uphold digital dignity.