Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Protect Performers from Unauthorized AI Replicas

Senators introduce bipartisan NO FAKES Act to hold liable those who make unauthorized AI recreations of people without consent

Act aims to protect actors, singers, and others from unauthorized AI-generated replicas of their voice and likeness

SAG-AFTRA applauds bill, saying consent is key and performers' essence can't be used without permission

Bill would offer federal IP protections against misuse of voice/likeness in recordings without consent

Motion Picture Association says it will work with legislators to balance protections against harmful uses with First Amendment rights