The FTC is ramping up enforcement of the Take It Down Act to curb AI-enabled harms like nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes and voice‑cloning scams. With the DOJ already securing a conviction and a May takedown provision requiring platforms to remove sexual deepfakes within 48 hours, the agency is preparing to target noncompliant companies such as xAI’s Grok while prioritizing protections for children. #TakeItDownAct #Grok
Keypoints
- The FTC is preparing “robust enforcement” of the Take It Down Act to address AI-generated nonconsensual imagery.
- The DOJ obtained the first conviction under the law in a case involving AI-generated deepfake nudes created by James Strahler.
- Starting in May, websites must remove reported sexual deepfakes within 48 hours or face FTC investigation and potential enforcement.
- Companies like xAI and its Grok tool could face enforcement actions if they fail to comply with takedown requests.
- The FTC is also focused on AI-enabled scams such as voice cloning and is considering additional authorities and guidance to help platforms comply.
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