First Lady Melania Trump has called on Democrats to not introduce them to the Roundtable on the Take It Down Act, a bill that criminalizes posting of “non-consensual intimate visuals” photos that contain unconsensual, AI-generated sexual images.
During a round table meeting DiscussionFirst Lady spoke about “how the existence of abusive behavior in the digital domain affects everyday life” of American children and families. The First Lady also called for the lack of Democrats in the Roundtable, noting that as adults, “we should prioritize American children ahead of partisan politics.”
Take it Down Act, that is sponsor Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) was co-hosted by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ted Budd (R-NC), Corey Booker (D-NJ), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Jackie Rosen (D-NV). The bill was passed by the Senate in February. According to To the Associated Press (AP).
“I kept it in my mind knowing that Senators Cruz and Klobuchar are United to prioritize this fundamental issue,” Trump shared. “I have to admit, but I was hoping to see more Democratic leaders here today to address this serious issue. Certainly, as adults, we can prioritize American children ahead of partisan politics.”
The First Lady added, “This Act is essential to increasing concerns related to online safety, protecting individual rights and promoting a healthier digital environment,” adding that “it is essential,” “thrusts Congress to prioritize passing.”
According to the bill's text, “covered platforms” are “needed for “to remove intimate visual depictions of non-consensus and for other purposes.”
The first lady began the meeting by explaining that she was at the roundtable with everyone else “with a common goal” to “have a common goal” to protect her child from facing harm online.
“I'm here today with you with a common goal to protect our young people from online harm,” Trump said. “The widespread presence of abusive behavior in the digital domain affects the daily lives of children, families and communities. Addressing this issue is essential to promoting a safe and supportive environment for young people.”
“In today's AI-driven world, the threat of privacy violations is surprisingly high as organizations are leveraging their power,” Trump said, adding that “robust security measures” must be prioritized.
in post In X, Cruz shared how the bill was “inspired by Elliston Berry and her mother.”
The law was inspired by Elliston Berry and her mother. Her mother came to my office after Snapchat refused for nearly a year. “Let's work to get this done.”
Associated Press It's attracting attention Meta supports the bill along with Andy Stone, Meta's communications director, who he describes as “developing and supporting a lot of effort” to prevent it from being shared online.
“Having a realistic or AI-generated, intimate image is devastating to be shared without consent, and meta can be developed and support a lot of effort to prevent it,” Stone said in a statement.
