The Take It Down Act, legislation that criminalizes the publication of nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfake videos and images, passed the House and is already on its way to President Trump’s desk. This overwhelming response now means that social media companies and other websites will have 48 hours to remove content when requested to by a member of the public or a public figure. This will include images or videos that have been created or enhanced by artificial intelligence. “Once it passes the House, I look forward to signing that bill into law,” Trump added. Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz called it a “historic win in the fight to protect victims of revenge porn and deepfake abuse.” Cruz believes the act will spare “victims from repeated trauma” while “holding predators accountable.” The Electronic Frontier Foundation pointed out that the act could have a chilling effect. Smaller companies concerned over legal action may now introduce filters in their products, which could be flawed. The foundation is also concerned that end-to-end encrypted private messaging systems and cloud storage are not exempt, possibly resulting in a loss of privacy. At the same time, the law may encourage bad-faith takedown requests, hampering journalism and satire.