AOC’s DEFIANCE Act Aims to End Deepfake Pornography

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is leading efforts to combat non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfake imagery through the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits (DEFIANCE) Act of 2024.

Purpose: The DEFIANCE Act amends the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) to allow victims to sue creators, distributors, or receivers of non-consensual deepfake content.

Support: Over 25 organizations, including the National Women’s Law Center and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, endorse the bipartisan DEFIANCE Act.

Legislation Details: The bill defines “digital forgeries” as images created using AI or other technologies to appear authentic, particularly targeting non-consensual pornographic content.

Historical Context: This legislation follows an increase in AI-generated sexually explicit Deepfakes, emphasizing the urgency to regulate deepfake technology.

AOC Takes Action Against Deepfake Porn

Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the need for urgent action, stating that the legislation’s outcomes will shape society for decades.

The congresswoman underscores the importance of centering legislation around abuse survivors.

Source: Rolling Stone

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