President Trump Bans Fake P0rn
President Trump Bans Fake P0rn – U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law the “Take It Down Act”, a groundbreaking federal bill aimed at combating the non-consensual distribution of intimate images — including those created using artificial intelligence.
The law, which passed with strong bipartisan support, represents a significant step in addressing the escalating threat of digital s£xual exploitation in the era of deepfake technology.
Speaking at the signing ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, President Trump declared, “With the rise of AI image generation, countless women have been harassed with deepfakes and other explicit images distributed against their will. And today we’re making it totally illegal.”
The new law makes it a federal crime to share explicit content without the subject’s consent. Offenders could face up to three years in prison.
In addition, the act requires websites to remove such images within 48 hours of notification, or risk facing civil penalties.
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“This is about protecting dignity, privacy, and basic human decency,” Trump emphasized.
First Lady Melania Trump, who made a rare public appearance at the event, voiced strong support for the legislation.
“This legislation is a powerful step forward in our efforts to ensure that every American, especially young people, can feel better protected from their image or identity being abused,” she said, calling it a “national victory.”
The law responds to the alarming rise of AI-powered tools capable of producing hyper-realistic, yet fake, porn0graphic content — often targeting unsuspecting individuals, particularly women.
While states like California and Florida have enacted similar laws, this is the first federal statute addressing the issue.
Despite praise from many quarters, the act has drawn criticism from digital rights advocates.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) cautioned that the law could have unintended consequences.
“There’s a risk this bill could be used to censor legitimate content under the guise of protecting victims,” a spokesperson warned.
Still, many experts and victims’ advocates see the law as a long-overdue safeguard.
Renee Cummings, an AI and data ethics specialist at the University of Virginia, hailed the law as “a significant step.”
She added, “Its effectiveness will depend on swift enforcement, harsh penalties for offenders, and the ability to adapt to emerging digital threats in real time.”
Parents of victims also welcomed the move. Dorota Mani, whose teenage daughter was targeted by deepfake @buse, expressed relief. “It’s a very important first step. Now I have a legal weapon in my hand, which nobody can say no to,” she said emotionally.
