Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the scope, status, protections, and responsibilities associated with The Deepfake Liability Act.
Is the Deepfake Liability Act currently law?
No. H.R.6334 has been introduced and referred to committee but has not passed either chamber.
Does the current TAKE IT DOWN Act already cover cyberstalking generally?
No. Current law focuses on covered nonconsensual intimate visual depictions. H.R.6334 proposes a broader framework.
Would every message or email service be covered?
No. The introduced text expressly excludes email, messaging services, broadband internet access, and data-storage services from its covered-platform definition.
Would the bill require removal of duplicates?
Yes. The introduced text would require reasonable efforts to identify and remove known identical copies within the 48-hour period.
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