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Paris Hilton Urges Congress to Pass DEFIANCE Act

1/23/2026

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  • Paris Hilton spoke at a Capitol Hill news conference urging passage of the DEFIANCE Act to combat nonconsensual deepfake images.
  • Hilton revealed that more than 100,000 explicit deepfakes of her have circulated online.
  • The bipartisan DEFIANCE Act is co-sponsored by Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Laurel Lee.
  • The bill passed the Senate unanimously.
  • Hilton urged Congress to act, saying victims deserve justice and protection, especially for future generations.