Social media platforms now required to take down deepfake and revenge porn: ‘Big Tech can no longer look the other way’
The Take It Down Act has come into effect, mandating social media platforms to remove non-consensual explicit images within 48 hours. This legislation aims to combat deepfake and revenge porn, holding tech companies accountable for user-generated content. Violators face significant fines, and the Federal Trade Commission will enforce compliance among major platforms.
- ▪The Take It Down Act requires social media platforms to remove revenge porn and deepfake images within two days of being notified.
- ▪Failure to comply can result in fines of up to $53,088 per violation.
- ▪The law was signed by President Donald Trump and is supported by bipartisan efforts from Senators Amy Klobuchar and Ted Cruz.
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Tech Social media platforms now required to take down deepfake and revenge porn: ‘Big Tech can no longer look the other way’ By Ben Cost Published May 20, 2026, 11:21 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Social media will be a porn hub no longer. The Take It Down Act went into full effect on Tuesday, meaning that social media platforms are now required to remove revenge porn and other non-consensual explicit images within two days — or face a hefty fine. This policy will ensure that tech giants “can no longer turn a blind eye to these horrifying abuses on social media,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), who penned the bill in collaboration with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), said in a statement, CNN reported.
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