AI Fraud Act Could Outlaw Parodies, Political Cartoons, and More

The No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas and Unauthorized Duplications (No AI FRAUD) Act is a bill aimed at protecting individuals’ likeness and voice from unauthorized use in AI-generated content. Sponsored by Reps. María Elvira Salazar and Madeleine Dean, the bill is intended to address concerns about AI-generated fakes and forgeries, such as false endorsements and unauthorized use of celebrity voices. However, the bill’s reach is remarkably extensive, potentially impacting a wide range of digital depictions or voice replicas, including content created for entertainment, commentary, and artistic expression. While the bill references First Amendment protections, it expands the types of speech subject to legal restrictions, potentially leading to legal challenges for creators and platforms and chilling effects on certain forms of expression.