House Passes Take It Down Act to Combat Non-Consensual Intimate Images
The Take It Down Act, supported by Melania Trump, targets revenge porn and requires social media platforms to act on removal requests within 48 hours.
The act states that offenders will be subject to prison time, a fine or both, for publishing "intimate visual depictions" of people, both real and computer-generated, of adults or minors, without their consent or with harmful intent.
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The bill aims to criminalize the publication of nonconsensual intimate imagery, often called revenge porn, which is increasingly being generated through artificial intelligence (AI).
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The images have become a major cause for concern with the explosion of AI technology.
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The legislation overwhelming passed the House on Monday in a 409-2 vote.
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The legislation requires social media companies and other websites to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
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Passing the bill is a rare legislative feat for Congress, which has been notoriously slow to keep up with the pace of technology.
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Targets of AI-generated, non-consensual pornographic images have ranged from prominent women such as Taylor Swift and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to high school girls.
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Summary
The U.S. House approved the Take It Down Act by a 409-2 vote, targeting non-consensual sharing of intimate imagery and AI-generated deepfakes. The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, aims to implement strict penalties for offenders and requires social media platforms to remove such content within 48 hours. Melania Trump lauded the bill, emphasizing protections for children against online abuse, and has been actively involved in its passage. Following Senate approval in February, the legislation now awaits President Trump's signature, with concerns about free speech raised by some lawmakers.
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The Take It Down Act aims to criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated content, and mandates that internet platforms remove such content within 48 hours of receiving a request from victims.
The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support, passing the House with a 409-2 vote and gaining backing from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, along with First Lady Melania Trump.
While the legislation addresses a pressing issue concerning online safety and privacy, there are concerns from digital rights groups about potential threats to free speech and the bill's application.
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