WASHINGTON (August 2, 2024) — Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Chris Coons (D-DE) and Ranking Member Thom Tillis (R-NC), along with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), recently introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act of 2024. Frank Cullen, executive director of the Council for Innovation Promotion, issued the following statement in support of the bill:
“Creators and artists bring entertainment and joy to countless people worldwide and should be able to protect the use of their likenesses and voices from those attempting to exploit their talents without permission.
“The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create digital images and sounds can be transformational, but only when used in a manner that respects the rights of creators and artists. The NO FAKES Act is needed to hold individuals and digital platforms accountable for producing and hosting non-consensual, AI-generated replicas of individuals’ voice and visual likeness.
“The United States Copyright Office’s recent report on generative AI and digital replicas further outlines the critical need to address this sort of infringement through the use of AI in the United States.
“We commend Senators Coons and Tillis, along with cosponsors Sens. Klobuchar and Blackburn, on the introduction of the bi-partisan NO FAKES Act, which will ensure that the rights of creators and artists are protected and AI is used responsibly as part of the creative process.”
About Council for Innovation Promotion: The Council for Innovation Promotion is a bipartisan coalition dedicated to promoting strong and effective intellectual property rights that drive innovation, boost economic competitiveness, and improve lives everywhere.