US House Passes Take It Down Act, Raising Free Speech Concerns with President Trump's Support
Published on 4.29.25
The US House's passage of the Take It Down Act and similar laws in states like California and Florida demonstrate a growing effort to address the issue of AI-generated deepfakes used for non-consensual purposes. The bill mandates social media platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of receiving a notice.
Critics, including the Electronic Frontiers Foundation, fear that this legislation will grant authorities increased censorship power, raising concerns over the balance between protecting individuals from non-consensual exploitation and safeguarding free speech. President Trump's statement that he would use the law to censor his critics has added fuel to these concerns, with some arguing it could be used as a tool for suppressing lawful speech.
President Donald Trump is set to sign the Take It Down Act, which aims to crack down on the proliferation of AI-generated deepfakes used for non-consensual purposes.