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ESA warns 'No Fakes Act' fails to distinguish between deepfakes and digital replicas used in video games

GamesIndustry.bizJun 11Legislation & Policy

This matters to NCADA because ambiguous legislation that conflates legitimate digital replicas with abusive deepfakes risks diluting enforcement efforts against actual harm and could inadvertently stifle youth-led digital innovation. The highest-leverage action is to actively engage with policymakers to advocate for precise legislative definitions that clearly distinguish malicious deepf

Press Release: Becca Balint, Madeleine Dean, María Elvira Salazar, and Colleagues Reintroduce NO FAKES Act to Address AI Deepfakes

Quiver QuantitativeJun 10Legislation & Policy

The reintroduction of the NO FAKES Act is highly relevant as it directly addresses AI deepfake abuse, aligning perfectly with NCADA's mission to protect youth and providing potential legal frameworks crucial

TikTok documentary posted by Paris Hilton digs into notorious deepfake pornography website

NBC News TechMay 30General Coverage

This high-profile TikTok documentary directly aligns with NCADA's mission to combat deepfake abuse, raising critical awareness about deepfake pornography that informs our school incident database and underscores the urgency of our Platform

AI Deepfake Pornography Charges: 140 Victims Named as Take It Down Act Claims First Major ArrestsTech TimesUS Lawmakers Revive No Fakes Act to Fight AI Deepfakes and Digital ClonesDIY PhotographyTwo Men Federally Charged Over AI Deepfake Porn Under the Take It Down ActDecryptNJ man charged with creating AI-generated porn under new law targeting ‘deepfakes'NBC New York

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Legislation & Policy

Hasbrouck Heights Man is Arrested for Publishing AI Deepfake Porn in Violation of the Take It Down Act

TAPinto

This arrest directly validates the efficacy of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which is central to NCADA's Platform Accountability Scorecard and our mission to combat deepfake abuse, particularly for youth. The highest-leverage action is to immediately incorporate this specific enforcement case into our Platform Accountability Scorecard as a critical data point for the May 19 release.

Spotify Backs NO FAKES Act to Ban AI Deepfakes월간 믹싱Lawmakers Reintroduce Revised No Fakes Act to Restrict DeepfakesLet's Data ScienceWhat is the Take It Down Act? What to know about the law taking on AI deepfakes and revenge pornYahoo Tech

Schools & Youth

15 tech companies including Meta and TikTok have to take down revenge porn and deepfakes within 48 hours

Cybernews

This new 48-hour takedown mandate directly supports NCADA's mission by providing a critical legal framework for faster content removal, significantly impacting our Platform Accountability Scorecard and victim support initiatives. The highest-leverage action is to rigorously monitor and document platform compliance with this 48-hour rule, integrating findings into our Platform Accountability Scorecard to drive enforcement and advocate for stronger protections.

From Sextortion to Deepfake Porn, Nurul Arifin Reveals New Threats in the Digital SpaceVOI.IDOhio Senate just voted 30-0 to crack down on AI deepfakes and child exploitation — here's what the bill would doCleveland.comBoston Public Schools Propose AI Policy Banning DeepfakesHoodline

Technology & Detection

EU AI Act Now Requires Visible Labels on Deepfakes and AI-Generated Content

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The EU AI Act's mandatory labeling for deepfakes establishes a critical international standard for transparency and accountability, directly bolstering NCADA's mission to combat deepfake abuse and providing a powerful benchmark for our Platform Accountability Scorecard. NCADA's highest-leverage action is to immediately integrate these labeling requirements into our advocacy for the TAKE IT DOWN Act enforcement, pushing for similar robust standards within US policy and platform accountability frameworks.

AI and fraud: Voice cloning, deepfakes, and digital impersonationBritannicaThe Homeland Security Implications of AI-Generated Deepfakes and Synthetic MediaHomeland Security TodayDW News. . Across the globe, female politicians are increasingly being targeted with sexualized AI-generated content. For women in politics, sexualized deepfakes have become a tool for humiliation, intimidation, and silencing. And for the women targeted, thefacebook.com

Advocacy & Organizations

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Take It Down Act mandates social media platforms remove deepfake porn within 48 hours

Crypto Briefing

This article is crucial as it directly addresses the core mandate of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which NCADA is actively monitoring and enforcing through our Platform Accountability Scorecard project. The single highest-leverage action is to immediately integrate this 48-hour removal mandate into our Platform Accountability Scorecard criteria to rigorously assess platform compliance and identify enforcement gaps.

It’s make or break time for AI labeling systemsThe Verge AITech firms face tougher UK rules on intimate image abuseThe Guardian AIAmid a high-profile scandal, Germany considers deepfake porn punishmentsNPR Technology

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