Washington – Senators Coons, D-Del., Blackburn, R-Tenn., Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (NO FAKES Act) today, legislation that creates a new intellectual property rights scheme for the use of voice, appearance, or likeness. While the bill may be well-intentioned, the result would undermine Section 230, place limits on freedom of expression, and shrink fair use, principles that have been key to the growth of information gathering on the internet.
The Computer & Communications Industry Association has advocated for a balanced copyright and fair use laws for more than 50 years.
The following can be attributed to CCIA Vice President for Federal Affairs Brian McMillan:
“Without provisions that allow for fair use and free expression online, this legislation would dramatically change the internet. We understand the risks of false information that appears real, as our members deploy many algorithmic tools to identify and respond to deepfakes. This legislation emphasizes liability over support for these efforts. We strongly encourage Congress to work with all stakeholders to better identify the problems they are all trying to solve.”