House Passes Landmark Deepfake Porn Bill

By a sweeping 409–2 vote, the House has passed the Take It Down Act, a bill aimed at combating nonconsensual deepfake pornography. The measure directly addresses the growing problem of AI-generated sexual content created without permission.

Key Provisions

The bill makes it illegal to create or distribute explicit deepfake images or videos without consent. It also requires online platforms to remove flagged material within 72 hours of notification, giving victims a faster path to relief.

Legal Recourse for Victims

For the first time, individuals will be able to sue creators, distributors, or platforms that ignore takedown requests. Lawmakers say the legislation is necessary to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence.