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Federal ‘Take It Down Act’ Enacted to Combat Non-Consensual Explicit Imagery

The landmark bipartisan law requires platforms to remove flagged content within 48 hours and criminalizes the sharing of explicit images without consent.

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Overview

  • President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law on May 19, 2025, marking the first federal legislation targeting non-consensual explicit imagery, including AI-generated content.
  • The law mandates online platforms to remove flagged explicit images within 48 hours or face penalties enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
  • Individuals who distribute explicit images without consent can face up to three years in prison under the new legislation.
  • The Take It Down Act received bipartisan support, co-sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, and was publicly championed by First Lady Melania Trump.
  • Experts and critics highlight potential challenges in implementation, including risks to free speech and the need for fair and effective reporting systems.