FKA Twigs Urges Senate to Regulate Deepfake Tech, Warns of AI Dangers
May 1, 2024
FKA Twigs testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property about the risks of deepfake technology.
She has used a deepfake of herself for online interactions to maintain focus on her art, highlighting the technology's growing prevalence.
Twigs called for legislative action to control deepfake technology and prevent unauthorized use of artists' work.
The absence of federal laws against non-consensual deepfakes has resulted in issues like revenge pornography and fake celebrity pornographic images.
The 'NO FAKES Act' is being considered to offer recording artists stronger protection against non-consensual deepfakes.
Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl joined Twigs in urging legislative measures against the misuse of AI and identity appropriation.
The UK government is moving to make the creation of sexually explicit deepfake images a criminal offense in England and Wales.
The hearing on the NO FAKES Act, including Twigs' testimonial, will be broadcast on C-SPAN.
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