President Donald Trump has signed the Take It Down Act into law, making it illegal to publish intimate images without consent, including AI-generated deepfakes. This bipartisan bill obligates social media platforms to remove flagged content within 48 hours. The First Lady, Melania Trump, advocated for the law, emphasizing its importance for protecting individuals from image abuse. While praised for addressing serious harassment issues, critics argue it risks infringing on free speech and privacy, prompting concerns over potential censorship of lawful material.
The Take It Down Act criminalizes the publication of intimate images without consent, making it a federal crime and requiring social media platforms to act swiftly.
Trump stated, 'It's a very abusive situation. And today we're making it totally illegal,' highlighting the severity of the issue addressed by the legislation.
First Lady Melania Trump emphasized the law as a crucial step in protecting Americans, particularly young people, from image and identity abuse.
Critics, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, warned that the law could infringe on free expression and privacy rights, creating a potential overreach on lawful content.
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