April 30, 2025 – On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark bill aimed at combating the rising tide of non-consensual deepfake pornography, a form of artificial intelligence-generated explicit content often referred to as “deepfake revenge porn.” The legislation, which has now advanced to the White House for presidential approval, seeks to criminalize the creation and distribution of such materials following its overwhelming approval in the House with a vote of 409-2.
Earlier this year, the bill had already secured unanimous backing in the Senate during February, addressing critical gaps in existing laws that law enforcement agencies have struggled to navigate. Legal experts have highlighted that young women remain the most frequent victims of this type of abuse.
Leading tech giants, including Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Google, have publicly endorsed the proposed law. It mandates that social media platforms remove intimate images shared without consent within 48 hours of receiving a victim’s request and implement measures to curb their spread.
Meta spokesperson Andy Stone emphasized the gravity of the issue, stating, “Whether it’s a genuine photograph or an AI-generated image, unauthorized publication can inflict severe harm.”
In contrast, other bills focused on enhancing online safety for minors have faced significant delays in Congress. For instance, the “Children’s Online Safety Act” has stalled amid opposition from key Republican leaders and some lawmakers in the House, underscoring the challenges of advancing comprehensive digital protections for younger users.
