NO FAKES, PLEASE

The RIAA has released a statement in support of the proposed Nurture Originals, Foster Art and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act.

The proposed law stipulates that anyone whose name, image, likeness or voice is replicated by AI software without their consent could sue for damages the creator of the AI clone and any platform that knowingly hosted, published or distributed it. Such creators would not be able to defend themselves by simply labeling their work "unauthorized."

The bill is co-sponsored by U.S. Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.).

The RIAA's statement reads: “Our industry has long embraced technology and innovation, including AI, but many of the recent generative AI models infringe on rights—they are essentially instruments of theft rather than constructive tools aiding human creativity. We applaud Senators Coons, Blackburn, Tillis and Klobuchar for recognizing that unauthorized uses of one’s name, image, likeness and voice is a clear threat to artists, songwriters, performers, authors, journalists, photographers and the entire creative community. We look forward to engaging in a robust bipartisan process with a strong bill that effectively protects against this illegal and immoral misappropriation of fundamental rights that protect human achievement.”