How the Take It Down Act Tackles Nonconsensual Deepfake Porn − and How It Falls Short

The Take It Down Act, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in the U.S. House, seeks to combat the spread of nonconsensual intimate images—including deepfakes—by requiring platforms to remove flagged content within 48 hours. Though seen as a meaningful step toward digital safety, experts caution that key gaps in enforcement, coverage, and victim protections could limit its real-world impact. Read to discover where the law falls short—and what it means for those it’s meant to protect.