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The Take It Down Act<\/em>, a bipartisan bill aimed at criminalizing the nonconsensual sharing of sexually explicit deepfakes, passed the House in a resounding 409\u20132 vote and now heads to President Donald Trump\u2019s desk for signature. The legislation makes it a federal crime to intentionally publish AI-generated pornographic content that realistically depicts identifiable individuals without their consent. Only Reps. Thomas Massie and Eric Burlison opposed the bill, citing concerns about free speech and unintended consequences.<\/p>\n

President Trump has already voiced support for the measure, noting he intends to sign it into law. In a speech earlier this year, he humorously referenced using the bill himself due to the online abuse he claims to endure. First Lady Melania Trump also backed the legislation and praised its passage as a win for protecting children’s dignity and privacy.<\/p>\n

Sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, along with Representatives Elvira Salazar and Madeline Dean, the bill is being called a \u201chistoric win\u201d in combating online abuse. Cruz emphasized its importance in forcing social media platforms to act swiftly in removing harmful content and protecting victims from further trauma.<\/p>\n

The Take It Down Act<\/em> is the first youth online safety bill to pass Congress this session, after similar efforts stalled in previous years. Advocacy groups like Americans for Responsible Innovation welcomed the bill as a meaningful step toward holding tech companies accountable for digital harm, especially targeting minors.<\/p>\n

However, some digital rights organizations expressed concern. Critics argue the bill could pose a threat to free speech and online privacy despite its well-meaning goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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