US EditionMartina McBride Speaks Out Against AI Deepfakes at Senate Hearing: ‘It’s Just Terrifying’
- Country music star Martina McBride testified on May 21 before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee in support of the NO FAKES Act on Capitol Hill.
- The NO FAKES Act, reintroduced recently, seeks to establish federal protection against unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes affecting artists’ voices, likenesses, images, and names.
- Nearly 400 artists, including Cardi B and Randy Travis, along with tech and music industry leaders, endorse the bill due to rising unauthorized AI deepfakes threatening careers and personal reputations.
- McBride called unauthorized deepfakes "just terrifying" and urged passing the bill now, emphasizing it would empower victims to remove unlawful deepfakes without legal hurdles via a notice-and-takedown process.
- If enacted, the NO FAKES Act would create consistent nationwide publicity rights protections, enabling responsible AI use while preserving authenticity and helping America lead in AI development.
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Industry leaders urge Senate to protect against AI deepfakes with No Fakes Act
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Martina McBride Urges Passage Of Bill To Curb AI Deepfakes In Latest Industry Push For Congressional Action
Country singer Martina McBride is the latest entertainer to testify on Capitol Hill on the need for proposed legislation to protect individuals voices and likenesses from unauthorized use, including in AI deepfakes. A coalition of unions and guilds, studios and record labels are pushing for passage of the No Fakes Act, which gives individuals the […]
LIVE NOW: Senate Panel Examines Impact of AI-Generated Deepfakes in 2025
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Martina McBride gives testimony about the dangers of AI deepfakes
Martina McBride gives testimony about the dangers of AI deepfakes Country singer Martina McBride testified before the Senate committee this week about the No Fakes Act. This is a bipartisan legislative proposal aimed at protecting individuals from unauthorized AI-generated replicas of their voice and likeness. #martinamcbride #ai #deepfakes #shorts The post Martina McBride gives testimony about the dangers of AI deepfakes appeared first on Socia…
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