President Trump Signs TAKE IT DOWN Act into Law
Summary
On May 19, 2025, President Trump signed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act into law. The Act criminalizes the publication of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions of individuals, including AI-generated deepfakes. Threats to publish intimate visual depictions are also prohibited. Penalties include mandatory restitution, forfeiture of any proceeds of the violation and criminal penalties, including prison, a fine or both.
Separately, the Act establishes a notice and removal process, mandating that online platforms remove such content within 48 hours of a victim’s request. Failure to reasonably comply with the notice and takedown obligations is treated as an unfair and deceptive act under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
The TAKE IT DOWN Act aims to protect individuals from online harassment and abuse and empowers institutions with resources to address digital exploitation effectively.
