This bill mandates that social media companies cooperate with nonprofit organizations in efforts to remove nonconsensual intimate images or videos, including those created through deceptive audio or visual media. It defines nonconsensual intimate images or videos as those depicting intimate body parts, sexual penetration, or sexual contact without the express consent of the individual involved. The bill also stipulates that if the depicted individual is a minor, the image or video is considered nonconsensual whenever disclosed. Social media companies are required to establish procedures to assist nonprofit organizations in monitoring and flagging such content, and they must remove flagged material immediately until a review confirms whether the content was consensual.
Additionally, the bill imposes civil penalties for violations, with fines of up to $10,000 for a first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses. This legislation aims to address the growing issue of nonconsensual sharing of intimate content, which has been exacerbated by the rise of social media and artificial intelligence-generated images. By requiring social media platforms to take proactive measures in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, the bill seeks to provide better protection for victims and reduce the prevalence of revenge porn and similar violations.