Senate Unanimously Passes DEFIANCE Act in 100-0 Vote, Allowing Victims to Sue for $150,000

Jul 30, 2024, 10:41 AM

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the DEFIANCE Act, a bill aimed at combating nonconsensual AI-generated deepfake pornography. The legislation, which passed with a 100-0 vote, allows victims to sue creators and distributors of such content for up to $150,000 in damages. The Act is seen as a critical step forward in providing justice for victims, ranging from children to celebrities, who are often targeted by malicious deepfakes. The bill received bipartisan support, with key contributions from Senator Dick Durbin, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Senate Democrats. The DEFIANCE Act aims to provide tools and accountability to combat the spread of deepfakes, offering victims their day in court.