How to Remove Nonconsensual Intimate Images Under the Take It Down Act
Platforms must remove non-consensual images within 48 hours or face fines, while the FTC launches a complaint site to track compliance.
- Starting Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission began enforcing the Take It Down Act, requiring platforms to remove non-consensual intimate imagery within 48 hours or face civil penalties of up to $53,088 per violation.
- Signed in 2025, TIDA addresses the proliferation of AI-generated "digital forgeries" and non-consensual imagery. Backed by Melania Trump, the legislation provides victims recourse against exploitation that experts say is outpacing current regulation.
- The FTC launched TakeItDown to accept complaints about platforms failing to act on valid removal requests. Victims must first report content using a platform's on-site tools, allowing companies 48 hours to assess each request.
- FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent warning letters last week to over a dozen major tech firms, including Meta, TikTok, X, and Snapchat, reminding them of compliance obligations. Noncompliance risks federal investigation.
- While the law provides recourse, experts warn of potential over-moderation. Riana Pfefferkorn of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence said the law creates a "shoot first, ask questions never" dynamic regarding content removal.
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