U.S. Congress Reintroduces ‘NO FAKES Act’ Bill

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U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chris Coons (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), as well as US Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27), Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4), Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-1) and Becca Balint (D-VT-At Large) have reintroduced the NO FAKES Act.

Randy Travis, his wife Mary Travis and Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl traveled to Washington D.C. to promote a consensus bill that supports IP and AI, and also backs the NO FAKES Act mission.

Building on last year’s legislation and cross-sector collaboration, the revised NO FAKES Act uses a balanced strategy to shield Americans from harmful AI deepfakes while minimizing legal disputes and fostering innovation in AI. The Act has earned support from both the creative and tech sectors, including major players like OpenAI, Google, Amazon and IBM. The RIAA, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and more have also shown support for the bill. The NO FAKES Act will empower U.S. AI companies to compete globally, while also protecting American people.

The NO FAKES Act will give every American the right to protect their voice and likeness from invasive AI deepfakes and voice clones, reduce litigation by allowing UGC platforms to avoid liability by promptly removing unauthorized deepfakes and expressly protect First Amendment uses such as for news reporting and satire.

“This bill proves that we can prioritize the growth of AI and protecting American creativity at the same time,” shares Mitch Glazier, RIAA Chairman & CEO. “We applaud Senators Blackburn, Coons, Tillis and Klobuchar; Representatives Salazar, Dean, Moran, Balint and bipartisan colleagues for their incredible leadership on driving this legislation that provides balanced and effective protections for all individuals against exploitative uses of their voice and likeness while supporting free speech, reducing litigation and achieving the promise of AI technology.”

“I applaud Senators Blackburn and Coons and Representatives Salazar and Dean for their leadership in introducing the NO FAKES Act,” adds Kynci. “This bill reflects what can happen when tech and creative industries come together – foster cutting edge innovation while protecting human identity and artistry. We look forward to working with key members of the US Senate and House to help pass the NO FAKES Act this year.”

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