Martina McBride posted support on Capitol Hill in support of the No Fakes Act on Wednesday, saying unauthorized AI and Deepfakes were "just fearful" as she called for legislation to defend artists.
"I beg you to give me the tools to stop this betrayal," McBride said during a hearing on the Senate Judicial Subcommittee. Billboard. “(The No Fake Law can) put the United States on the right course to develop the best AI in the world, while retaining the divine qualities that make our country so special: authenticity, integrity, humanity and our endless illuminating spirit…I urge you to pass this bill now.”
The bill – cultivating original works, cultivating art and keeping entertainment safe behavior – was presented in the House and the U.S. Senate to protect celebrities from hijacking their similarities and images. During the testimony, the musician talked about how the influence of the SARF affects the artist’s reputation and trust in fans, especially after death.
"(My fans) know when I say something, and they can believe it," she said. "I don't know how I emphasize how (unauthorized deep strike) influences the career of an artist."
The No-False Act plans to establish a federal propaganda right that does not expire after death and can be controlled by a person's heir for 70 years after that person's death. The bill will create a system for notification and fishing. The platform will need to quickly remove unauthorized deep strikes or AI after notification and cut off repeat offenders. Deadline. If social media sites comply with the bill, liability will be avoided, but digital fingerprint technology must be used to prevent abuse from happening again. Violators may face at least $5,000 in damages per offense, as well as punitive damages for intentional abuse.
Wednesday’s Capitol Hill hearing also included testimony from YouTube executives and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "I think there will be a small window and an unusual window that can lead the way before it can't make up for it," said RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier.
The NO FAKES Act was introduced as a draft bill in 2023 and formally brought to the Senate in the summer of 2024. The legislation is backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Senators Marsha Blackburn, Chris Coons, Thom Tillis, and Amy Klobuchar, as well as Representatives María Elvira Salazar, Madeleine Dean, Nathaniel Moran, and Becca Balint.