Tech Bytes: President Trump and the First Lady sign the Take it Down Act

Tech Bytes: President Trump and the First Lady sign the Take it Down Act

In today's Tech Bytes, ABC's Rhiannon Alley shares, President Trump signing the Take It Down Act. The law, pushed by the First Lady, makes it a federal crime to post revenge porn.

In today’s Tech Bytes: President Trump has signed the Take It Down Act. The law, championed by the First Lady, makes it a federal crime to post revenge porn and requires social media platforms to remove intimate images shared without a person’s consent, including AI-generated deepfakes.

After a series of in-flight fires, passengers on Southwest Airlines will no longer be allowed to store portable charging devices in checked bags or overhead bins. Power banks must now be kept in plain sight so crews can quickly intervene if a lithium battery catches fire.

Finally, Cookie Monster helped announce that Sesame Street has a new home on Netflix — in a way only Cookie Monster could. New and past seasons will be available on the streaming platform later this year. The legendary show will also continue to air on PBS, despite facing budget challenges and layoffs after losing its deal with HBO.