The House has overwhelmingly approved the Take It Down Act in a 409–2 vote, marking a major step against nonconsensual deepfake pornography.
The bill makes it illegal to create or share explicit AI-generated images or videos without consent and compels platforms to remove flagged material within 72 hours. Victims would also gain the right to sue creators, distributors, or companies that ignore takedown requests.
Praised for protecting digital privacy and human dignity, the measure has bipartisan support and backing from President Trump. Advocates stress the vulnerability of children, women, and public figures. Only two lawmakers opposed, citing free speech concerns. Now headed to the Senate, the legislation is poised to redefine U.S. protections against digital exploitation.
