Trump signs landmark ban on AI-Generated, Revenge Intimate Visuals

President Donald Trump has signed the “Take It Down Act” into law, making it a federal crime to post non-consensual explicit images — including AI-generated deepfakes.

The law, backed by both parties, targets the growing crisis of revenge p+rn and digital s+x¥al ab¥se. “Anyone who shares intimate images without consent, real or AI-generated, will face up to 3 years in prison,” Trump declared at the Rose Garden ceremony.

The bill also requires online platforms to remove such content swiftly once reported. The law responds to a disturbing rise in AI tools being misused to create fake nude images—often targeting women.

Victims range from celebrities like Taylor Swift to everyday teens being harassed by classmates. “It’s a national victory,” said one speaker at the signing.

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“This protects families and gives parents a tool to fight back.” But not everyone is cheering. Critics, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, warn the bill could be used to silence legitimate speech, calling it a “dangerous censorship tool.”

Still, many see it as long overdue. AI ethicist Renee Cummings called it a “significant step” but stressed the need for strict enforcement and adaptability as tech evolves. One mother, whose daughter was a victim of deepfake orn, said: “Now I have a legal weapon in my hand. No one can ignore this anymore.”