Congress tees up No FAKES Act, aiming at AI-generated deepfakes

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the NO FAKES Act, which would give individuals strong, long-lasting rights over AI-generated digital replicas of their likeness and permit civil suits and statutory damages for unauthorized use; supporters argue it protects artists and public figures, while digital-rights groups warn it could suppress free speech, parody, and lawful content and push platforms toward over-removal.