AI Regulation

The Take It Down Act Is Law: What It Means for AI-Generated Content

The Take It Down Act went into effect on May 19, 2026, making nonconsensual intimate images—including AI-generated deepfakes—a federal offense and requiring online platforms to remove them. It is the first U.S. federal law specifically targeting AI-generated intimate content.

EU AI Act

EU AI Act Transparency Rules: The August 2026 Compliance Deadline Is Here

The EU AI Act becomes fully applicable on August 2, 2026, with transparency rules taking effect that same month. Companies building or deploying AI systems in Europe are now operating under binding requirements, not guidance.