President Donald Trump has signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, criminalizing revenge porn, including AI-generated content. While praised as a win for victim protection by supporters, critics argue the law's vagueness could suppress free speech by leading websites to preemptively remove content to avoid penalties. The Act mandates online platforms to remove non-consensual intimate imagery within 48 hours upon complaint, or face fines from the FTC. Though backed by major tech companies, concerns arise for smaller platforms that may excessively censor content under the threat of hefty fines.
"The passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act is a historic win in the fight to protect victims of revenge porn and deepfake abuse," said Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).
"It is important to note that this law could be used to chill free speech," said Representative Eric Burlison (R-MI).
Critics of the law warn that it is overly broad and vague, potentially leading to censorship of protected speech."
Internet freedom advocates express concern that smaller platforms will prioritize takedowns to avoid fines, impacting free speech significantly.
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