"Our voices and likenesses are... not mere digital kibble for a machine to duplicate without consent," Lainey Wilson told members of Congress
The ad bears the names of nearly 300 artists, songwriters and other creators who support the No AI FRAUD Act introduced in the U.S. House on Jan. 10.
The ugly incident is a sign of things to come, experts say, as AI tools make pornographic deepfakes easier to create and tech platforms scale back content moderation.
The "ELVIS" Act arrives the same day as the "No AI FRAUD" Act in the U.S. House, which addresses similar issues at the federal level.
Backed by a bipartisan coalition of senators, the Fans First Act would also strengthen a 2016 law prohibiting the use of automated bots to purchase tickets online.
The STOP Act, which just passed a crucial House committee vote, tackles a range of issues that give ticket buying a bad reputation with both consumers and lawmakers.
Lawmakers want to allow artists to sue those who copy their likeness without permission.
Introduced in 2020, the HITS Act would allow indie musicians to deduct 100% of recording expenses up to $150,000 on their taxes in the year they’re incurred.
They accuse Europe of “overregulating” the sector and are working behind the scenes to water down provisions to protect creators and rights holders.
A House judiciary committee hearing with industry leaders rehashed the MMA's successes and criticism of the Mechanical Licensing Collective it created.