05/02/2026
Deepfakes are no longer just “tech problems”; they’re now legal problems ⚖️. The TAKE IT DOWN ACT introduced by Senator Ted Cruz in June 2024, passed both houses by near unanimous votes by April 2025, and was signed into law by President Donald Trump on May 19, 2025 criminalizes non-consensual AI images and digital exploitation. This marks a major shift in how the law treats online harm. This law isn’t really about AI itself , it’s about privacy, consent, and safeguarding personal identity in the digital space. The era of “there’s no law for this yet” is ending. AI, deepfakes, and digital exploitation are now serious legal risks, not grey areas. For more info on tech related articles visit www.bimakassociates.com