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Congress Passes Take It Down Act to Combat Deepfakes

5/19/2025

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Congress has passed the Take It Down Act, a significant step against non-consensual intimate imagery and AI-generated deepfakes. The bill requires platforms to act swiftly, removing harmful content within 48 hours. Despite its bipartisan backing, concerns linger over potential censorship and misuse, as critics highlight the absence of protections against frivolous requests. President Trump is poised to sign it into law.

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Story summary

Congress has passed the Take It Down Act, a significant step against non-consensual intimate imagery and AI-generated deepfakes. The bill requires platforms to act swiftly, removing harmful content within 48 hours. Despite its bipartisan backing, concerns linger over potential censorship and misuse, as critics highlight the absence of protections against frivolous requests. President Trump is poised to sign it into law.