Policy Briefs
Forthcoming Research
NCADA is producing in-depth policy analysis grounded in our legislation tracking, incident documentation, and daily monitoring across all 50 states. These briefs are currently in development.
Q2 2026
State-by-State Deepfake Legislation Analysis
A comprehensive breakdown of deepfake laws in all 50 states, comparing criminal penalties, civil remedies, and platform liability provisions. Identifies the strongest frameworks and the most significant gaps.
Criminal law · Civil remedies · Platform liability · State comparison
Q2 2026
The TAKE IT DOWN Act: Implementation & Gaps
Analysis of the first federal deepfake law — its enforcement timeline, the FTC's role, platform compliance requirements, and areas where additional legislation is needed. Includes monitoring of the May 2026 platform deadline.
Federal law · FTC enforcement · Platform compliance
Q3 2026
Deepfake Abuse in Schools: Policy Recommendations
Evidence-based recommendations for school districts on prevention, response protocols, and disciplinary frameworks for AI-generated abuse. Draws from NCADA's incident database of documented cases across 11+ states.
K-12 policy · Response protocols · Prevention
Q3 2026
Platform Accountability & Content Removal
How major platforms handle deepfake removal requests, compliance with the TAKE IT DOWN Act's 48-hour requirement, and a graded scorecard of platform performance.
Platform policy · Content moderation · Compliance
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