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Take it Down Act

United StatesEnacted May 19, 2025

The Take it Down Act is the first federal legislation to criminalize nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated explicit deepfakes. It aims to address the growing issue of AI-generated, nonconsensual sexual images and videos, which are increasingly prevalent in schools and among minors. Despite its enactment, the article highlights a lack of awareness and training among educators and students, underscoring the need for additional resources and guidance to implement the law effectively in educational settings.

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