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CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Quebec law that helps victims of intimate image sharing remove photos now in effect
The iris scanner, centre, and camera lens, right, are shown on the back of a smartphone, Monday, April 17, 2017, in New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Lennihan MONTREAL — A Quebec law is coming into force, giving people new tools to obtain a court order to remove intimate images posted online. Under the Criminal Code, publishing, texting or sharing intimate images of someone without their consent is a crime. But for most victims, this does not always mean unlawfully shared images will get removed quickly. The new Quebec law allows victims to fill out a form online or at a courthouse and obtain an order from a judge requiring the images or footage to be removed. Failure to comply comes with stiff penalties — with fines up to $50,000 per day for a first offence or 18 months in jail. Quebec is the second province after British Columbia to pass legislation protecting victims of non-consensual image sharing. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2025.
CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Quebec law that helps victims of intimate image sharing remove photos now in effect
The iris scanner, centre, and camera lens, right, are shown on the back of a smartphone, Monday, April 17, 2017, in New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Mark Lennihan MONTREAL — A Quebec law is coming into force, giving people new tools to obtain a court order to remove intimate images posted online. Under the Criminal Code, publishing, texting or sharing intimate images of someone without their consent is a crime. But for most victims, this does not always mean unlawfully shared images will get removed quickly. The new Quebec law allows victims to fill out a form online or at a courthouse and obtain an order from a judge requiring the images or footage to be removed. Failure to comply comes with stiff penalties — with fines up to $50,000 per day for a first offence or 18 months in jail. Quebec is the second province after British Columbia to pass legislation protecting victims of non-consensual image sharing. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2025.
Bloomberg
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Deepfake Revenge Porn Is AI Generation's Online Horror Story
President Donald Trump speaks alongside First Lady Melania Trump during a signing ceremony for the Take It Down Act, on May 19. Trump signed a bill to force social media companies to remove non-consensual sharing of explicit sexual imagery online, calling it a 'horribly wrong' situation.
CNET
19-05-2025
- Politics
- CNET
Trump to Sign Bill Banning Deepfakes, Nonconsensual Images: What to Know
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bipartisan Take It Down Act into law on Monday, a significant step in regulating the nonconsensual sharing of intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes. The legislation aims to protect individuals from the harmful effects of such content, which has been increasingly prevalent in the digital age with the expansion of artificial intelligence. Read more: Jamie Lee Curtis Celebrates Meta's Removal of Fake AI Ad What are deepfakes? Deepfakes are realistic but fake images, videos or audio created using artificial intelligence to mimic someone's appearance, voice or actions. One widely reported example was a 2022 viral video of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In the altered clip, Zelenskyy appeared to urge Ukrainian soldiers to surrender to Russian forces, a message he never actually delivered. The video was quickly debunked, but it raised serious concerns about the use of deepfakes in disinformation campaigns, especially during wartime. Deepfakes have also been used to spread sexually explicit content or revenge porn. Read more: Election Deepfakes Are Here and Better Than Ever What are the key aspects of the Take It Down Act? The Take It Down Act prohibits knowingly sharing or threatening to share intimate images of someone without their permission, including digitally altered or AI-generated deepfakes. Here is a breakdown of the bill and what it targets: Criminalization of nonconsensual sharing : The act makes it a federal offense to distribute intimate images without the subject's consent. The bill applies to both real and AI-generated content. : The act makes it a federal offense to distribute intimate images without the subject's consent. The bill applies to both real and AI-generated content. Mandatory removal : Online platforms, such as tech and social media sites, are required to remove flagged content, including any copies of the material, within 48 hours of notification by the victim. : Online platforms, such as tech and social media sites, are required to remove flagged content, including any copies of the material, within 48 hours of notification by the victim. Mandatory restitution: Violators will face mandatory restitution and criminal penalties such as prison time, fines or both. Violators will face mandatory restitution and criminal penalties such as prison time, fines or both. Protection of minors : The legislation imposes stricter penalties for offenses involving minors, aiming to provide enhanced safeguards for vulnerable individuals. : The legislation imposes stricter penalties for offenses involving minors, aiming to provide enhanced safeguards for vulnerable individuals. Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission: The FTC is designated as the primary agency responsible for enforcing the provisions of the act. Who supports the Take It Down Act? First Lady Melania Trump has been a vocal advocate for the legislation over the last several months, emphasizing the need to protect children and teenagers from the damaging effects of online exploitation. Her efforts included public appearances and discussions with lawmakers to garner support for the bill. The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), gained bipartisan backing, with cosponsors including Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). It passed the Senate unanimously in February, followed by House approval in April with a 409-2 vote. What are the criticisms and concerns about the bill? While the act has been praised for addressing a growing issue, it has also faced criticism from various groups. Some digital rights organizations express concerns that the law could infringe on privacy and free speech, particularly regarding the potential for false reports and the impact on encrypted communications. There are also apprehensions about the enforcement of the law and its potential misuse for political purposes. For instance, representatives of The Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, a nonprofit that supports victims of online abuse, voiced strong concerns about the bill, according to PBS News. The group criticized the takedown provision as overly broad, vaguely written and lacking clear protections to prevent misuse. What are the next steps? Trump is expected to sign the bill Monday at 3 p.m. ET. This act will mark Trump's sixth bill signed into law so far in his second term. By his 100th day back in office, he had enacted only five, marking the lowest number of new laws signed by a president in the first 100 days of a term since the Eisenhower administration in the 1950s, based on an analysis of congressional records by NBC News. The signing of the Take It Down Act represents a significant move towards regulating nonconsensual intimate imagery in the digital realm. While it aims to provide greater protection for individuals, ongoing discussions will be essential to address the concerns and ensure the law's effective and fair implementation.
CNET
19-05-2025
- Politics
- CNET
Trump to Sign Take It Down Act Targeting Deepfakes and Nonconsensual Images
President Donald Trump on Monday is expected to sign the bipartisan Take It Down Act into law, a significant step in regulating the nonconsensual sharing of intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes. The legislation aims to protect individuals from the harmful effects of such content, which has been increasingly prevalent in the digital age with the expansion of artificial intelligence. Read more: Jamie Lee Curtis Celebrates Meta's Removal of Fake AI Ad What are deepfakes? Deepfakes are realistic but fake images, videos or audio created using artificial intelligence to mimic someone's appearance, voice or actions. One widely reported example was a 2022 viral video of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. In the altered clip, Zelenskyy appeared to urge Ukrainian soldiers to surrender to Russian forces, a message he never actually delivered. The video was quickly debunked, but raised serious concerns about the use of deepfakes in disinformation campaigns, especially during wartime. Deepfakes have also been used to spread sexually explicit content or revenge porn. Read more: Election Deepfakes Are Here and Better Than Ever What are the key aspects of the Take It Down Act? The Take It Down Act prohibits knowingly sharing or threatening to share intimate images of someone without their permission, including digitally altered or AI-generated deepfakes. Here is a breakdown of the bill and what it targets: Criminalization of nonconsensual sharing : The act makes it a federal offense to distribute intimate images without the subject's consent. The bill applies to both real and AI-generated content. : The act makes it a federal offense to distribute intimate images without the subject's consent. The bill applies to both real and AI-generated content. Mandatory removal : Online platforms, such as tech and social media sites, are required to remove flagged content within 48 hours of notification by the victim, including any copies of the material. : Online platforms, such as tech and social media sites, are required to remove flagged content within 48 hours of notification by the victim, including any copies of the material. Mandatory restitution: Violators will face mandatory restitution and criminal penalties such as prison time, fines or both. Violators will face mandatory restitution and criminal penalties such as prison time, fines or both. Protection of minors : The legislation imposes stricter penalties for offenses involving minors, aiming to provide enhanced safeguards for vulnerable individuals. : The legislation imposes stricter penalties for offenses involving minors, aiming to provide enhanced safeguards for vulnerable individuals. Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission: The FTC is designated as the primary agency responsible for enforcing the provisions of the act. Who supports the Take It Down Act? First Lady Melania Trump has been a vocal advocate for the legislation over the last several months, emphasizing the need to protect children and teenagers from the damaging effects of online exploitation. Her efforts included public appearances and discussions with lawmakers to garner support for the bill. The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), gained bipartisan backing, with cosponsors including Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). It passed the Senate unanimously in February, followed by House approval in April with a 409-2 vote. What are the criticisms and concerns about the bill? While the act has been praised for addressing a growing issue, it has also faced criticism from various groups. Some digital rights organizations express concerns that the law could infringe on privacy and free speech, particularly regarding the potential for false reports and the impact on encrypted communications. There are also apprehensions about the enforcement of the law and its potential misuse for political purposes. For instance, representatives of The Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, a nonprofit that supports victims of online abuse, voiced strong concerns about the bill, according to PBS News. The group criticized the takedown provision as overly broad, vaguely written and lacking clear protections to prevent misuse. What are the next steps? Trump is expected to sign the bill Monday at 3 p.m. ET. This act will mark Trump's sixth bill signed into law so far in his second term. By his 100th day back in office, he had enacted only five, marking the lowest number of new laws signed by a president in the first 100 days of a term since the Eisenhower administration in the 1950s, based on an analysis of congressional records by NBC News. The signing of the Take It Down Act represents a significant move towards regulating nonconsensual intimate imagery in the digital realm. While it aims to provide greater protection for individuals, ongoing discussions will be essential to address the concerns and ensure the law's effective and fair implementation.
