NO FAKES Act
Coverage of NO FAKES Act in the Nexus archive.
- Congress tees up No FAKES Act, aiming at AI-generated deepfakes
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the NO FAKES Act, a bill aiming to prevent unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes of artists, performers, and public figures. The legislation would grant individuals exclusive rights to their digital AI replicas and allow legal action against unauthorized use, though concerns about free speech implications persist.
- Anti-deepfake bill advances to Senate floor
The NO FAKES Act, aimed at protecting against AI-enabled replicas and deepfakes, advanced to the Senate floor after a committee vote. The bill, co-sponsored by Sens. Chris Coons and Marsha Blackburn, has support from Hollywood and tech companies but faces criticism over First Amendment concerns. Free speech groups and some senators, including Ted Cruz, argue the legislation risks limiting protected speech.
- Pence-backed think tank joins push to keep kids’ safety bills out of AI package
A coalition including Mike Pence’s Advancing American Freedom and groups like R Street Institute and NetChoice is urging Senate Commerce Committee leaders to exclude kids’ online safety measures from a national AI framework. The groups argue the proposed bills, such as the Kids Online Safety Act and App Store Accountability Act, risk violating free speech and privacy, with concerns over age verification requirements and data security.