Trump signs Take It Down Act
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported May 19, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2025
The signing of the Take It Down Act introduces federal regulation on internet companies, requiring them to remove non-consensual intimate imagery. This could lead to increased compliance costs for social media platforms and websites, potentially affecting their operations and stock performance.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law, a bipartisan measure championed by First Lady Melania Trump. This legislation makes it a federal crime to knowingly publish or threaten to publish non-consensual intimate imagery online, including AI-created deepfakes. The bill, sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, mandates that websites and social media companies remove such content within 48 hours of a victim's request and take steps to delete duplicates. While widely supported, the act faces criticism from free speech advocates who argue it could lead to censorship and government overreach. Melania Trump's advocacy for the bill is a continuation of her 'Be Best' campaign, focusing on children's well-being and social media use.
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