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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in introducing the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to protect victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse, commonly referred to as "revenge pornography." The bill seeks to criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated NCII, known as "deepfake pornography," and mandates that social media platforms and similar websites implement procedures for removing such content upon notification from a victim.

"Artificial intelligence is the future, and the way this technology can be used to improve lives around the globe is truly infinite. With any new industry comes the need to ensure it is not being used by bad actors, and AI is no different," said Lummis. "I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing legislation to protect people against malicious and dangerous deepfakes that also allows innovation to continue in the United States."

The TAKE IT DOWN Act requires websites hosting user-generated content, including social media sites, to establish a notice-and-takedown process. This measure aims to prevent victims from being retraumatized by ensuring swift removal of harmful content if published online.

To read the bill text, click here.