SAG-AFTRA Gathers 16,000+ Signatures Urging Congress to Pass Anti-Deepfake NO FAKES Act
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Corbin Bolies
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Summary
SAG-AFTRA has gathered over 16,000 signatures on an open letter urging Congress to pass the revived NO FAKES Act, an anti-deepfake bill that would give individuals control over their name, image, and likeness. The union warns that AI-generated deepfakes are proliferating online, putting performers and the public at risk through unauthorized use in scams and other dangerous applications.
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