President Trump has signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, criminalizing the publication of nonconsensual AI-generated explicit images. Backed by First Lady Melania Trump, the law mandates that websites remove such content within 48 hours. Offenders face fines or imprisonment. The bipartisan bill responds to growing misuse of deepfakes, including high-profile incidents like illicit Taylor Swift imagery, and mirrors similar global legislative efforts.
“Today, through the ‘TAKE IT DOWN’ Act, we affirm that the well-being of our children is central to the future of our families and America. I am proud to say that the values of BE BEST will be reflected in the law of the land.” – FLOTUS pic.twitter.com/c9PujU5MGZ
— First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 19, 2025
