Starting 19 May, tech platforms must help remove nonconsensual intimate images and videos. The Take It Down Act, backed by First Lady Melania Trump, mandates this. However, many companies are slow to set up their reporting forms.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it's easy for users but warns that some large platforms only offer emails for requests. Younger users or those unfamiliar with legal jargon may struggle to navigate these systems.
Some companies like T-Mobile, who operate outside the scope of this law, and others such as X Corp, have yet to respond. The FTC must ensure these platforms comply but hasn’t commented on their implementation so far.
A Stanford expert warns that testing forms with younger users is crucial, noting that many takedown request forms are not user-friendly for teens or those less savvy in navigating online compliance.
Meta claims it has already been compliant for several months. Other platforms like Reddit and TikTok use StopNCII's matching algorithms to identify and flag abusive content.
