Take It Down: Fighting Deepfakes - Marc Beckman #6276

In this episode, Kerry Lutz and author Mark Beckman discuss the newly enacted Take It Down Act, a bipartisan law requiring social media platforms to remove deepfake pornography within 48 hours of notification or face penalties. Sparked by the disturbing case of teenager Elliston Berry, the act aims to combat the growing threat of AI-generated explicit content. Beckman stresses the need for collaboration between families, tech companies, and government to protect minors online, while also raising concerns about First Amendment rights and the practical challenges of regulating deepfake content. The conversation highlights the expanding influence of deepfakes across sectors like finance and international relations, underscoring the urgent need for ethical guardrails in AI development. The episode also touches on Beckman’s bestselling book, Some Future Day, and an upcoming global AI audiobook initiative. The two close with plans for future discussions as the implications of artificial intelligence continue to unfold. Find Marc here: Some Future Day Book  Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit khlfsn.substack.com/subscribe