Protect Victims of Digital Exploitation and Manipulation Act of 2025

This bill amends federal law to create a new offense prohibiting the production or distribution of digital forgeries of intimate visual depictions of identifiable individuals without their consent. Individuals who act with reckless disregard in creating or disseminating such content, using interstate or foreign commerce, could face significant fines, up to five years in prison, or both. The legislation aims to protect individuals from the misuse of advanced digital manipulation technologies. Key definitions are provided, including "digital forgery" as an intimate visual depiction created by software or artificial intelligence to appear authentic, and "intimate visual depiction" covering specific anatomical areas or sexually explicit conduct. The bill outlines several exceptions, such as good faith disclosures to law enforcement, during legal proceedings, or for medical purposes. Additionally, communications service providers are generally exempt unless they recklessly distribute prohibited content. The measure also includes extraterritorial application, extending its reach to U.S. nationals who are either perpetrators or victims of these violations. This ensures broader protection against digital exploitation and manipulation, emphasizing the importance of affirmative and voluntary consent for any such visual depiction.