Universal Music Group statement on the introduction of the 'NO FAKES Act' bill to protect individuals’ voices and likenesses from AI-generated replicas

01 August 2024 - Press release

 

“The NO FAKES Act is landmark legislation to help foster ‘responsible AI,’ under which generative AI can fulfill its potential ethically, while cracking down on deepfakes and other misuses of individuals’ rights over their own voice and visual likeness,” said Universal Music Group. “Success requires legislative guardrails like this to prevent AI companies from exploiting content without prior authorization. With this bill, Chairman Coons, Ranking Member Tillis, Senator Blackburn, and Senator Klobuchar recognize the importance of this issue to creators – and all Americans. We look forward to working together to achieving this mutually beneficial outcome.”