On April 28, the House of Representatives passed the Take It Down Act, the first significant legislation addressing harms from AI-generated content. This bipartisan bill criminalizes non-consensual deepfake porn and mandates platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of notice. It emerged from the activism of teenagers affected by AI-created illicit imagery and has garnered broad support despite some concerns from civil society. Senator Ted Cruz emphasized its importance for protecting victims and holding perpetrators accountable, marking a significant step in regulating AI misuse.
"This victory belongs first and foremost to the heroic survivors who shared their stories and the advocates who never gave up," Senator Ted Cruz stated.
The Take It Down Act was borne out of the suffering and then activism of a handful of teenagers, highlighting the urgency of the issue.
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