President Donald Trump has signed the “Take It Down Act” into law, making it a federal crime to post non-consensual explicit images — including AI-generated deepfakes.
The law, backed by both parties, targets the growing crisis of revenge p+rn and digital sexual abuse.
“Anyone who shares intimate images without consent, real or AI-generated, will face up to 3 years in prison,” Trump declared at the Rose Garden ceremony. The bill also requires online platforms to remove such content swiftly once reported.
The law responds to a disturbing rise in AI tools being misused to create fake n¥de images often targeting women. Victims range from celebrities like Taylor Swift to everyday teens being hara§§ed by classmates.
“It’s a national victory,” said one speaker at the signing. “This protects families and gives parents a tool to fight back.”
But not everyone is cheering. Critics, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, warn the bill could be used to silence legitimate speech, calling it a “dangerous censorship tool.”
Still, many see it as long overdue. AI ethicist Renee Cummings called it a “significant step” but stressed the need for strict enforcement and adaptability as tech evolves.
One mother, whose daughter was a victim of deepfake p+rn, said: “Now I have a legal w£apon in my hand. No one can ignore this anymore.”
