How to report ‘Take It Down Act’ violations
The article explains how people can report violations of the U.S. TAKE IT DOWN Act, a law that requires online platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images, including AI generated deepfakes, within 48 hours of receiving a valid request. If a platform fails to remove the content or does not provide a proper reporting process, victims can file a complaint through the Federal Trade Commission’s TakeItDown.ftc.gov portal. The law, which became enforceable in May 2026, aims to combat revenge porn, sexual exploitation, and AI generated abuse by holding online platforms accountable for responding quickly to removal requests. Victims can also report perpetrators to law enforcement while using the FTC system to report noncompliant platforms.
