Trump Signs Take It Down Act to Combat Revenge Porn and Deepfakes
President Trump, alongside Melania Trump, has signed the Take It Down Act into law, aiming to address the issues of revenge porn and explicit deepfake content. This landmark legislation makes it a federal crime to post non-consensual intimate images and requires online platforms to remove such content within 48 hours. During the signing ceremony, Melania Trump emphasized the importance of protecting children online, stating that the well-being of future generations is crucial. The bipartisan effort has garnered support from various officials, including South Carolina Attorney General Wilson and Representative Brett Guthrie. The law empowers victims of explicit deepfakes to take legal action against creators, marking a significant step in the fight against online exploitation.
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