The bill makes it illegal to “knowingly publish” or threaten to publish intimate images without a person's consent, including AI-created "deepfakes."

The Take it Down Act requires platforms to remove non-consensual content within 48 hours. Critics say it could lead to unnecessary content crackdowns and encourage platforms to avoid encryption.

First lady Melania Trump strongly advocated for the bill, which makes it illegal to share nonconsensual, sexually exploitative images.