FKA Twigs Urges Senate to Regulate Deepfake Tech, Warns of AI Dangers

May 1, 2024
FKA Twigs Urges Senate to Regulate Deepfake Tech, Warns of AI Dangers
  • 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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The Verge • May 1, 2024

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