U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced legislation to federally protect individuals from AI-generated “deepfakes.” The Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act is a bipartisan, bicameral bill that clearly defines a person’s right to control their voice and likeness. NO FAKES Act would address the rampant spread of unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes without stymieing innovation or censoring free speech.
“As AI’s prevalence grows, federal law must catch up—we must support technological innovation while preserving the privacy, safety, and dignity of all Americans,” Rep. Dean said. “By granting everyone a clear, federal right to control digital replicas of their own voice and likeness, the NO FAKES Act will empower victims of deep fakes; safeguard human creativity and artistic expression; and defend against sexually explicit deepfakes. I’m grateful to work with Congresswoman Salazar on common sense, common ground regulations of this new frontier of AI.”
“AI abuse threatens the ability of Americans to express themselves publicly, both online and in-person. While states like Florida are taking action, Congress needs to address this issue nationwide,” Rep. Salazar said. “The NO FAKES Act will strengthen federal protections for your individual right to your voice and likeness and protect our ability to express ourselves creatively for the world to see.”.
https://dean.house.gov/press-releases?id=997F4262-DA81-4C6A-B5B8-1606F8D9D870
