U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) have introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act of 2024. This bill aims to protect individuals, especially artists and creators, from unauthorized AI-generated replicas of their voices and likenesses. Safeguarding Black Artists and Creators The NO FAKES Act addresses a pressing issue in the age of AI: the unauthorized replication of a person’s voice and image. This legislation is particularly significant for Black artists and creators whose cultural contributions
FKA Twigs has been developing an AI-powered version of herself, designed to interact with fans and journalists online. The British singer testified before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property on Tuesday, calling for regulation to protect artists. AI Twigs: Revolutionizing Artist-Fan Engagement FKA Twigs recently announced the creation of her deepfake, a digital persona aptly named “AI Twigs.” “In the past year, I have developed my own deepfake version of myself that is not only trained in my personality but also can use my exact tone of voice to speak