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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 hours ago

Politicians Rushed Through An Online Speech "Solution." Victims Deserve Better.

The bill, sponsored by Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL), sought to speed up the removal of troubling online content: non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII). The spread of NCII is a serious problem, as is digitally altered NCII, sometimes called "deepfakes." That's why 48 states have specific laws criminalizing the distribution of NCII, in addition to the long-existing defamation, harassment, and extortion
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fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Melania Trump calls AI and social media 'digital candy for the next generation' in rare White House appearance

Melania Trump has never been a traditional first lady, yet she has shown a unique knack for bridging partisan divides.
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fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Act Protecting Adults From Deepfaked Porn To Be Signed Into Federal Law - Above the Law

AI-generated images have improved in realism since 2022, leading to increased concerns about deepfakes.
The Take It Down Act will criminalize nonconsensual explicit images, enhancing protections for victims.
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fromWIRED
7 months ago

Trump Signs Controversial Law Targeting Nonconsensual Sexual Content

The Take It Down Act mandates the removal of nonconsensual visual content within 48 hours, with penalties for noncompliance.
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fromEngadget
7 months ago

US Congress passes 'Take It Down' revenge porn bill that also covers AI deepfakes

The Take It Down Act aims to criminalize non-consensual sexually exploitative images, including AI-generated deepfakes.
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fromThe Verge
7 months ago

Take It Down Act heads to Trump's desk

The Take It Down Act raises concerns about online speech and potential misuse against dissenting content.
Legislation aims to combat the growing issue of nonconsensual sexual images, including deepfakes.
Critics warn of the ramifications this law may have on free expression online.
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fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Trump's hasty Take It Down Act has "gaping flaws" that threaten encryption

The Take It Down Act aims to remove non-consensual intimate imagery swiftly, but faces critiques of potential censorship risks.
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