TAKE IT DOWN Act

Protection against digital forgeries: The bill prohibits the publication of digital forgeries—created through AI or other technological means—that are indistinguishable from an authentic depiction of an individual (Section 2).

Criminal penalties for harmful disclosures: It establishes prison time and fines for people who knowingly publish intimate depictions of adults to cause harm, or depictions of minors intended to abuse, humiliate, or harass (Section 2).

Rapid removal of harmful content: Covered platforms must remove requested intimate visual depictions as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours after receiving a valid request (Section 3).

Standardized removal process: The bill requires platforms to create a clear process for individuals to notify them and request the removal of nonconsensual content (Section 3).

Asset forfeiture and restitution: Convicted individuals may be required to forfeit material distributed in violation of the law, as well as property or proceeds derived from the violation, and may be ordered to pay restitution (Section 2).

Criminal liability for publishing: Individuals who publish intimate depictions of adults or digital forgeries under specific circumstances can face fines and imprisonment for up to 2 or s years (Section 2).

Increased penalties for minors: Those who publish such content involving a minor can face higher fines and imprisonment for up to 3 years (Section 2).

Platform obligations and enforcement: Covered platforms are required to establish notice and removal processes within one year and may face enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission if they fail to comply with these obligations (Section 3).