AI-generated deepfake intimate imagery has grown rapidly since 2023. Tools that can create synthetic intimate videos from a single face photograph are freely available. The 2026 TAKE IT DOWN Act was written explicitly to cover this type of content, treating AI-generated intimate imagery identically to authentic photographs under federal law. ScanErase's biometric scanning matches facial structure, not pixels, which is the only reliable way to detect AI-generated content derived from your likeness.

How ScanErase addresses this

  1. Upload your face photo We create a biometric template from the geometry of your face.
  2. Scan for synthetic versions of your face Biometric geometry matching identifies AI-generated images that share your facial structure across 2.4 billion embeddings.
  3. Review confirmed synthetic and authentic matches Your dashboard distinguishes authentic photos from AI-generated content.
  4. Send TAKE IT DOWN Act notices Notices explicitly covering synthetic and AI-generated content are sent to all hosting platforms.
  5. Document your case Your Evidence Locker records all deepfake notices and removals.

Frequently asked questions

Does the TAKE IT DOWN Act cover AI-generated content?

Yes. The Act explicitly covers visual depictions in which a real person's likeness has been manipulated or superimposed onto explicit content, and computer-generated or digitally synthesized visual depictions of real identifiable individuals.

The images are completely fake. Do I still have a legal right to remove them?

Yes. The legal standard is your identity and your non-consent to distribution on that platform. The authenticity of the imagery is irrelevant under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

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