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The 48-Hour Rule: What the New Federal Deepfake Law Means for Creators, Celebrities, and Executives

The TAKE IT DOWN Act's platform compliance deadline is May 19, 2026 — 35 days away. For the first time, federal law requires platforms to remove deepfakes within 48 hours. Here's what every creator, celebrity, and executive needs to do now.

7 min read · Deepfakes· Apr 14, 2026

"The question is no longer whether your likeness will be used without consent. The question is whether you'll know within 24 hours."

— Aegis9 Intelligence Brief, 2026
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