Congress Reintroduces NO FAKES Act Supported by Industry Giants
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NO FAKES Act reintroduced in Congress to protect creators' rights
Bill aims to prevent unauthorized use of digital replicas
Establishes first federal right of publicity in the U.S.
Supported by industry stakeholders like Google, RIAA, YouTube
Initiative honors music legends and supportive lawmakers
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AI voice models have led to the creation of unauthorized deepfake songs, such as the "fake Drake" song "Heart On My Sleeve" featuring AI voices of Drake and the Weeknd.
Artists like Taylor Swift and Tupac Shakur have been targeted by sexually-explicit AI deepfakes, affecting their image and reputation.
Even public figures like President Donald Trump have used AI deepfakes, like posting an unauthorized AI image of Swift allegedly endorsing him, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation.
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Mitch Glazier from RIAA commended the bipartisan effort, highlighting the balance between promoting AI growth and safeguarding American creativity.
Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, emphasized the importance of creating boundaries around AI to enhance human creativity rather than replace it.
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Kyncl commends Senators Blackburn and Coons, Representatives Salazar and Dean for their collaborative efforts in introducing the NO FAKES Act, emphasizing the importance of uniting tech and creative industries for innovation and protection of human identity.
Sony Music expresses pride in supporting the No FAKES Act to ensure ethical AI use and empower artists to have more authority over their identity and creative expression, acknowledging the bipartisan sponsors for championing legislation that safeguards artists' voice and image.
Universal Music Group praises the NO FAKES Act as landmark legislation that addresses 'deepfakes' and upholds individuals' rights to control their voice and visual likeness, highlighting the balance between First Amendment rights and personal control over persona.
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