The Take It Down Act Is Just the Beginning of Fighting AI Abuse Online
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The Take It Down Act, signed into law in 2025, criminalizes publishing or threatening to publish nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI deepfakes, and mandates removal within 48 hours. It has bipartisan support and has already led to a federal conviction. The law also requires platforms like Meta and Google to provide reporting portals and empowers the FTC to enforce compliance, marking a significant step against AI-driven online sexual harassment, though challenges remain.
