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Story summary
- Nonconsensual sexual AI deepfakes pose significant risks to women and marginalized groups.
- Public figures such as Taylor Swift and Emma Watson have been targeted, with technology behind them easily accessible.
- The Take It Down Act, enacted in May 2025, criminalizes deepfakes and requires removal within 48 hours of a request.
- The DEFIANCE Act would let survivors sue for damages from deepfakes, though effectiveness remains uncertain because patriarchal attitudes drive demand.
