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Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Nuked here with some exciting news about new laws cracking down on explicit content online. Let’s dive into what’s happening.
President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act on Monday, a bipartisan bill targeting the distribution of nonconsensual explicit images, including those generated by AI like deepfakes and revenge porn. This law makes publishing such images a criminal offense, with penalties that could include fines, jail time, and restitution.
The law requires social media and online platforms to remove harmful content within 48 hours of notification from the victim. They also need to take steps to delete any duplicates. While many states had already banned explicit deepfakes and revenge porn, this marks the first federal effort to regulate such content across the internet.
First Lady Melania Trump actively supported the bill, which was sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar. Cruz was motivated after Snapchat refused to remove a deepfake of a 14-year-old girl for nearly a year. However, not everyone is on board; privacy advocates argue the law is too broad and could lead to censorship of legitimate content, like legal pornography or government-critical images.
In the broader picture, this legislation signals a significant shift in federal regulation concerning online explicit material, especially those created or shared without consent. The law aims to protect victims while sparking debates about free speech and censorship in the digital age.
Stay tuned for more updates on how this law evolves and influences internet regulations everywhere!
