US President Donald Trump has enacted the 'Take It Down Act' against deepfakes and revenge. Under this, tech companies will have to remove obscene content posted without consent within 48 hours. This law has the support of both parties in America. Anyone who breaks this law will have to face legal action. They will face both jail and fines.
President Donald Trump of the United States has adopted a firm position against deepfakes and revenge. A law has been enacted in the US concerning this issue. After Trump signed a bill on Monday, the legislation is now known as the Take It Down Act. According to this law, if an individual shares genuine or AI-generated explicit images or any content without the person's consent, technology companies are required to remove the material within two days.
The First Lady of the United States stated that the law is essential for the welfare of our children, families, and America's future. It was announced that Donald Trump signed the legislation during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House, with First Lady Melania Trump by his side. The bill primarily aims to criminalize the posting of revenge and unauthorized deepfake content online. Violators of this law will be subject to legal consequences, including imprisonment and fines.
This law has bipartisan backing in the United States. The House of Representatives approved the bill in April, with Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar collaborating on its drafting.
What is Deepfake?
A deepfake refers to a video or image produced using artificial intelligence, where faces are altered. Often, deepfakes are employed to superimpose someone's face onto explicit photos and videos.
Who is America's First Lady Melania Trump?
Melania Trump, a former model of Slovenian and American descent, has been the First Lady of the United States as the spouse of President Donald Trump since 2025. Before this, she held the position from 2017 to 2021. She was born on April 26, 1970, in Melaniza Nose.