The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified enforcement of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, issuing warning letters to multiple online platforms and AI-powered “nudify” services over alleged noncompliance with new federal requirements aimed at removing nonconsensual intimate images from the internet.

The FTC said the law, which officially became enforceable on May 19, 2026, requires covered platforms to provide users with a clear process to request the removal of intimate photos or videos shared without consent. Under the legislation, companies must remove the content and known identical copies within 48 hours of receiving a valid request.

The agency confirmed it has sent warning letters t...