Trump signs bill cracking down on deepfake revenge p*rn

On May 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan “Take It Down Act” into law.

This new legislation is designed to crack down on AI-generated explicit content—especially deepfakes—and provide stronger protections for minors and other victims.

At Shape the Sky, we want to make sure parents, educators, and youth advocates are informed and empowered.

🔍 What is the “Take It Down Act”?

This new law responds to the growing threat of AI being used to create and share non-consensual explicit imagery, including fake photos or videos known as deepfakes. These are often used to target teen girls, influencers, and even middle schoolers—without their knowledge or consent.
 

📌 Key Highlights of the Law:

• Creates criminal penalties:
  Sharing or threatening to share non-consensual explicit content is now a federal crime punishable by up to 3 years in prison.
• Applies to AI-generated images:
  The law specifically includes deepfake content, which is increasingly used to target minors.
• Protects minors more severely:
  Stronger penalties apply if the content involves children under 18.
• Fast takedown rules for platforms:
  Websites and social media apps must remove flagged content within 48 hours.
   

🚸 Why This Matters for Parents

This law is a critical step in protecting youth from AI-powered exploitation.
Kids and teens are being digitally manipulated into content they never consented to—and those images can spread in seconds.

At Shape the Sky, we’ve been warning about this trend. Now, there’s legal support to help fight back.
 

✅ What You Can Do:

• Talk to your child about how their image can be misused online—even if they never posted anything explicit.
• Monitor their digital presence and check for signs that their identity may be used without permission.
• Report quickly if you find deepfake or explicit content online that involves a child—it’s now a crime.
• Encourage your school or youth organization to provide education about AI and image safety.

This law gives families and schools a new level of protection. But awareness is still the best defense.

➡️ Learn more by reading the blog and stay informed about how AI, deepfakes, and online exploitation are evolving.

Let’s work together to keep kids safe in a rapidly changing digital world.

Stay strong and stay informed,

Ryan