AI Deepfake Pornography Measure Passes Senate, Heads to House

The Senate on Thursday passed a measure that aims to curb the rise of unauthorized sexually explicit deepfakes, addressing a major bipartisan concern fueled by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.

Senators unanimously approved the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146), which would criminalize the publication of non-consensual deepfake pornography. It would also require online websites to take steps to remove such content within 48 hours of request.

Lawmakers have been trying to crack down on unauthorized intimate imagery and protect victims, which have ranged from high-school-aged girls to celebrities like Taylor Swift. The Senate had passed the bill last year, but ...