AI Summary: TAKE IT DOWN Act (Federal) is an enacted AI regulation
in US
focused on deepfake_intimate_imagery.
Maximum penalty: 3 years imprisonment.
Nerq has assessed 41,686 agents against applicable risk classifications.
AI Agent Compliance: TAKE IT DOWN Act (Federal)
TAKE IT DOWN Act (Federal) is a currently enacted regulation focused on deepfake_intimate_imagery in US. It establishes a risk-based framework for AI systems with penalties up to 3 years imprisonment for non-compliance.
Overview
| Status | enacted |
| Effective Date | 2026-05-19 |
| Region | US-FED |
| Country | US |
| Focus Area | deepfake_intimate_imagery |
| Max Penalty | 3 years imprisonment |
| Per Violation | Criminal penalties |
| Source | Official text |
Risk Model
sector_specific
Risk Classes
- nonconsensual_intimate_imagery
- not_applicable
High-Risk Criteria
- {'ai_deepfakes': ['nonconsensual_intimate_images', 'ai_generated_deepfakes'], 'triggers': ['distribution', 'creation']}
Requirements
- Remove flagged content within 48 hours
- Establish notice-and-removal process
- FTC enforcement compliance
Agent Risk Distribution
41,079
minimal
400
high
207
limited
Top Agents by Compliance Score
| Agent | Compliance | Risk Class | Trust Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| livekit/agents-js | 100.0 | minimal | 82.8 |
| dyoshikawa/rulesync | 100.0 | minimal | 81.3 |
| williamzujkowski/strudel-mcp-server | 100.0 | minimal | 80.3 |
| QwenLM/qwen-code | 100.0 | minimal | 80.1 |
| microsoft/azure-devops-mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 79.7 |
| opal | 100.0 | minimal | 79.6 |
| GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack | 100.0 | minimal | 79.5 |
| laravel/mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 79.4 |
| agentgateway/agentgateway | 100.0 | minimal | 79.2 |
| RooCodeInc/Roo-Code | 100.0 | minimal | 78.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the compliance requirements under TAKE IT DOWN Act (Federal)?
TAKE IT DOWN Act (Federal) requires AI systems to meet specific regulatory standards focused on deepfake_intimate_imagery. Nerq automatically checks AI agents against these requirements.
How does TAKE IT DOWN Act (Federal) classify AI risk?
TAKE IT DOWN Act (Federal) uses a risk-based classification: sector_specific. Nerq maps each agent to the applicable risk class.
What are the penalties under TAKE IT DOWN Act (Federal)?
Non-compliance with TAKE IT DOWN Act (Federal) can result in penalties up to 3 years imprisonment. Use Nerq to identify compliance gaps before enforcement.