Take It Down Act

Victims of deepfake pornography are urging Congress to take decisive action against creators of these harmful images, which use artificial intelligence to superimpose someone's likeness onto explicit content without their consent. The movement has gained momentum with the backing of Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who is championing the "Take It Down Act." The proposed legislation would impose stricter penalties on individuals who create and distribute such content.

Elliston Berry, a 15-year-old from Texas, has become a vocal advocate for the bill after being targeted by a deepfake. . .