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Martina McBride Urges Congress to Pass Bill Addressing ‘Terrifying’ AI Deepfakes
Martina McBride backed the NO FAKES Act in Congress, warning that AI deepfakes threaten artists’ rights and legacies.
“[The NO FAKES Act could] set America on the right course to develop the world’s best AI while preserving the sacred qualities that make our country so special: authenticity, integrity, humanity, and our endlessly inspiring spirit … I urge you to pass this bill now.” The bill — Nurture Originals, Foster Art and Keep Entertainment Safe Act — was presented in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to protect celebrities from deepfakes hijacking their likeness and images. The legislation is backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Senators Marsha Blackburn, Chris Coons, Thom Tillis, and Amy Klobuchar, as well as Representatives María Elvira Salazar, Madeleine Dean, Nathaniel Moran, and Becca Balint.
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