List of Lawmakers Joining Paris Hilton to Back DEFIANCE Act: What to Know
Summary
A group of U.S. lawmakers, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and celebrity Paris Hilton, support a bill called the DEFIANCE Act. This law aims to help victims of fake sexual images or videos made with AI, by allowing them to sue those who create or share these images without permission.Key Facts
- The DEFIANCE Act was introduced in May 2025 by Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- It targets AI-made fake sexual images or videos that show someone without their consent.
- Victims can sue creators or distributors of these images and seek up to $250,000 in damages for cases related to sexual assault, stalking, or harassment.
- The bill has bipartisan support with 57 cosponsors from both parties.
- The Senate passed a similar version of this law unanimously in January 2025, but the House has made little progress since.
- Paris Hilton supports the law, sharing her experience as a victim of nonconsensual explicit content.
- The law aims to protect victims who suffer emotional and reputational harm, even if people know images are fake.
- President Donald Trump signed a related law last year, called the Take It Down Act, which penalizes sharing nonconsensual intimate images, including fake ones.
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