Take It Down Act

Massachusetts passed a bill to restrict social media access for younger teens and ban school cellphones, but experts argue it fails to address AI-generated sexual exploitation of students. A Stanford HAI report highlights schools' lack of preparedness to handle AI-created explicit content, with cases like a middle-school student discovering fake nude images of herself circulating among peers. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children reported a 1,325% increase in AI-related submissions in 2024.

The U.S. Department of Justice seized CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com, websites hosting nonconsensual AI-generated nude images and videos of women, under the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This marks the first publicly announced domain seizure under the law.

U.S., France, and Italian authorities seized domains CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com, which hosted AI-generated nonconsensual deepfake porn of famous women. A French suspect was arrested, and cryptocurrency funds linked to the site were confiscated as part of an international operation under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

The FBI has arrested individuals under the Take It Down Act (TIDA) for distributing nonconsensual AI-generated sexualized content of women. Arturo Hernandez, a 20-year-old suspect, allegedly posted 113 albums viewed nearly a million times, targeting political figures, celebrities, and non-public figures. The FBI identified perpetrators by monitoring hashtags like #AI #Deepfakes and video titles on porn websites.

Two men have been federally charged under the Take It Down Act of 2025, a newly enacted law that criminalizes the creation and distribution of non-consensual AI-generated intimate imagery. This marks one of the first prosecutions under the legislation designed to combat deepfake pornography.

A New Jersey man and a Texas man were charged under the Take It Down Act for creating AI-generated nude videos and photos of female celebrities and private individuals. The law, signed by President Donald Trump, imposes stricter penalties for deepfake pornography and 'revenge porn', with both defendants facing up to two years in prison.

The FTC has warned 12 major tech firms of violating the Take It Down Act, which requires platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours of a request. The law aims to make it easy for people to ask for the removal of such images. The warning is a significant step in enforcing the Act.

The Take It Down Act requires tech platforms in the US to comply with takedown demands for nonconsensual nudes starting May 19. More than a dozen large platforms are handling these demands. The act aims to help individuals remove their nonconsensual content from apps and websites.

The Federal Trade Commission will begin enforcing a provision of the Take It Down Act on May 19, requiring websites and online services to remove nonconsensual deepfake media within 48 hours or face fines and investigation. The law aims to protect individuals from harmful abuse, especially children. Companies that fail to comply may face a maximum civil penalty of $53,088 per violation.

The FTC is expanding its enforcement of AI misuse, including nonconsensual deepfakes and scams, under the Take It Down Act. The law allows criminal prosecution and take-down notices for AI-generated harmful content, with the DOJ securing its first conviction. The FTC plans robust enforcement, targeting companies like xAI’s Grok tool, which has been used for deepfake pornography.

National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross anticipates additional executive orders to implement the U.S. national cybersecurity strategy, following an initial order addressing fraud and cybercrime. The administration highlights progress like the first conviction under the Take It Down Act and collaboration with AI companies to balance risks and benefits of technologies like Anthropic’s Claude Mythos.

Melania Trump denied allegations linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting bipartisan support from lawmakers. Lawmakers like Nancy Mace and Thomas Massie endorsed her stance and called for transparency in Epstein-related investigations.

Melania Trump denied allegations linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting bipartisan support from lawmakers. Lawmakers like Nancy Mace and Thomas Massie praised her stance and called for transparency and prosecution in Epstein-related cases.

James Strahler II, a 37-year-old Ohio man, became the first convicted under the Take It Down Act for creating and sharing non-consensual explicit images, including AI-generated content, involving multiple victims. He used over 24 AI platforms to produce thousands of explicit images, including incestuous content with minors.

Melania Trump praised the first conviction under the Take It Down Act, which targets nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes. A Columbus, Ohio man pleaded guilty to cybercrimes involving real and AI-generated explicit images, along with violent threats.