A Deepfake Bill Stalls, Leaving Victims in Limbo The recent surge in nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes has left a trail of victims in its wake.
These individuals have had their lives forever changed by the barrage of fake images and videos. The DEFIANCE Act, introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and co sponsored by Republican Rep.
Laurel Lee, aims to provide a tool for these victims: civil penalties against perpetrators who knowingly create or distribute such content.