Deepfakes Face Deep Trouble: Revenge Porn in the Workplace
The article “Deepfakes Face Deep Trouble: Revenge Porn in the Workplace,” by Geri L. Haight and Tara Dunn Jackson (Mintz), discusses new U.S. federal legislation aimed at tackling AI-generated revenge porn. The “TAKE IT DOWN Act” makes it a federal crime to share non-consensual explicit content—real or AI-generated—and mandates platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of receiving a valid takedown request . It builds on the 2019 SHIELD Act, which criminalized sharing intimate images, by adding robust protections and a mandatory removal system via platforms acting quickly on behalf of victims .
This law addresses serious implications in the workplace: employers must update policies to prohibit retaliatory deepfake abuse, and properly handle takedown requests and internal investigations. Failure to do so could expose organizations to legal liability. The authors emphasize the need for proactive compliance strategies, including training HR on handling AI‑deepfake complaints and integrating new procedures into employment policies .
This development highlights that modern revenge porn now includes synthetic media, and that both the legal framework and corporate policies must evolve accordingly. Organizations are urged to act promptly, understanding these threats and revising their compliance programs to protect employees from AI‑enabled misconduct.
