Bill > S1367

This bill, known as the NO FAKES Act of 2025, establishes comprehensive legal protections for individuals' voice and visual likeness rights in the digital realm, specifically targeting unauthorized digital replicas created using artificial intelligence or other technologies. The legislation defines a "digital replica" as a highly realistic computer-generated representation of an individual that can be embodied in various media formats, and creates a property right for individuals to control the use of their likeness both during their lifetime and after death. Key provisions include granting individuals and their heirs the right to authorize or prohibit the use of digital replicas, with the right lasting 10 years after an individual's death and potentially renewable for additional 5-year periods. The bill provides legal mechanisms for individuals to take civil action against unauthorized use, with potential damages ranging from $5,000 to $750,000 per unauthorized digital replica, depending on the nature of the violation. The legislation also includes important safeguards for free speech, exempting certain uses such as news reporting, documentaries, commentary, criticism, and parody. Additionally, the bill establishes safe harbor provisions for online service providers, requiring them to have policies for addressing repeat violators and to remove unauthorized content upon receiving proper notification. The law aims to protect individuals' intellectual property rights while balancing technological innovation and creative expression in the digital age.

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