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August Pfluger Reintroduces Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act

Texas Rep. August Pfluger (R) has reintroduced the bipartisan Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act. Alongside Florida Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) and Vern Buchanan (R), Rep. Pfuger introduced the bill, which aims to protect victims of both real and fake "revenge pornography."

The bill criminalizes the distribution of harmful images and mandates their swift removal by websites.

Texas lawmakers have long tried to prosecute the misuse of deepfake technology, warning against the potential for exploitation, particularly targeting young women and teenagers. Victims of said invasions of privacy often face lasting emotional and repetitional damage.

In a statement, Rep. Pfuger commented that "it is concerning to see the rise of deepfakes in the United States that destroy innocent individuals' lives." "Congress must act swiftly to protect Americans and hold platforms accountable. As a father to three young girls, I am proud to join this bipartisan, bicameral effort to prevent explicit material from circulating and harming innocent victims," he added.

In the Senate, Senator Ted Cruz (R) and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) have sponsored the companion bill.

Senator Cruz issued a statement, praising the legislative effort and commenting that "there's too many predators out there who are abusing new technologies like generative artificial intelligence to spread fake and exploitative sexual images online." "The TAKE IT DOWN Act is a common-sense solution that empowers victims of this heinous crime. As Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, it is one of my top priorities to protect Americans from this devious act and ensure Big Tech does not remain complicit," he added.

The TAKE IT DOWN Act's reintroduction indicates lawmakers’ growing urgency to address the misuse of deepfake technologies, and it also signals a united effort to combat exploitation and protect vulnerable individuals.

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

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