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12/8 Testify with us! @ Stanford U for copyright protection.
AI companies believe that it's okay to steal countless years of creative work.
We believe we should be compensated.
This is why California AB 412 matters.
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#RespectCopyright #CAAB412 #March2Testify
AI companies believe that it's okay to steal countless years of creative work.
We believe we should be compensated.
This is why California AB 412 matters.
Go to March2Testfy.org
Sign-Up. Donate.
#RespectCopyright #CAAB412 #March2Testify
12/8 Testify with us! @ Stanford U for copyright protection.
AI companies believe that it's okay to steal countless years of creative work.
We believe we should be compensated.
This is why California AB 412 matters.
Go to March2Testfy.org
Sign-Up. Donate.
#RespectCopyright #CAAB412 #March2Testify
AI companies believe that it's okay to steal countless years of creative work.
We believe we should be compensated.
This is why California AB 412 matters.
Go to March2Testfy.org
Sign-Up. Donate.
#RespectCopyright #CAAB412 #March2Testify
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
12/8 Testify with us! @ Stanford U for copyright protection.
AI companies believe that it's okay to steal countless years of creative work.
We believe we should be compensated.
This is why California AB 412 matters.
Go to March2Testfy.org
Sign-Up. Donate.
#RespectCopyright #CAAB412 #March2Testify
AI companies believe that it's okay to steal countless years of creative work.
We believe we should be compensated.
This is why California AB 412 matters.
Go to March2Testfy.org
Sign-Up. Donate.
#RespectCopyright #CAAB412 #March2Testify
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Do this now! Sign our OPEN Letter to Congress.
Go to protectdigitalidentity.org and sign.
Tell Congress you want your identity protected.
Let them knw that Deepfakes of artists, politicians, your child, your grandma, are not okay.
#NOFAKESAct #COPIEDAct #AIEthics
Go to protectdigitalidentity.org and sign.
Tell Congress you want your identity protected.
Let them knw that Deepfakes of artists, politicians, your child, your grandma, are not okay.
#NOFAKESAct #COPIEDAct #AIEthics
February 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Do this now! Sign our OPEN Letter to Congress.
Go to protectdigitalidentity.org and sign.
Tell Congress you want your identity protected.
Let them knw that Deepfakes of artists, politicians, your child, your grandma, are not okay.
#NOFAKESAct #COPIEDAct #AIEthics
Go to protectdigitalidentity.org and sign.
Tell Congress you want your identity protected.
Let them knw that Deepfakes of artists, politicians, your child, your grandma, are not okay.
#NOFAKESAct #COPIEDAct #AIEthics
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, a first-in-the-nation bill that sets new transparency requirements on large AI companies.
California Governor Newsom signs landmark AI safety bill SB 53 | TechCrunch
SB 53 requires large AI labs – including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind – to be transparent about safety protocols. It also ensures whistleblower protections for employees at those compa...
techcrunch.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, a first-in-the-nation bill that sets new transparency requirements on large AI companies.
“Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., called out artificial intelligence companies like Meta for their alleged role in taking more than 200 terabytes of published works from authors without paying them a dime to make AI smarter.”
Senator slams Big Tech's role in 'pirating' copyrighted books for AI training purposes
Meta executives acquired pirated books for AI training despite ethical concerns. Recent court rulings on AI copyright infringement show mixed results for authors.
www.foxbusiness.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., called out artificial intelligence companies like Meta for their alleged role in taking more than 200 terabytes of published works from authors without paying them a dime to make AI smarter.”
‘An ambitious Cal state senator is appealing directly to major tech firms, incl. Google, Meta and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, hoping to get them on board with his second attempt at regulating AI after his failed push last year rocked Silicon Valley with reverberations all the way to Washington.’
California lawmaker scrambles to calm tech titans over revamped bill
State Sen. Scott Wiener wants AI companies on his side this time, after a bruising showdown over AI rules last year.
www.politico.com
July 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
‘An ambitious Cal state senator is appealing directly to major tech firms, incl. Google, Meta and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, hoping to get them on board with his second attempt at regulating AI after his failed push last year rocked Silicon Valley with reverberations all the way to Washington.’
U.S. senators voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to remove a controversial 10-year ban on states’ abilities to regulate AI from the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” reports Axios.
US Senate removes controversial 'AI moratorium' from budget bill | TechCrunch
After going back and forth over the provision, Sen. Marsha Blackburn offered an amendment to strip the provision alongside Sen. Maria Cantwell.
techcrunch.com
July 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
U.S. senators voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to remove a controversial 10-year ban on states’ abilities to regulate AI from the Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” reports Axios.
New article: Why the EFF is wrong about digital identity protection.
A checksum isn't censorship—it's binary consent verification. Without standards, anyone can be deepfaked. With standards? A $425B authentication market.
bit.ly/44cgXgH
#DigitalIdentity #AI #ContentAuthenticity #NOFAKES #Deepfakes
A checksum isn't censorship—it's binary consent verification. Without standards, anyone can be deepfaked. With standards? A $425B authentication market.
bit.ly/44cgXgH
#DigitalIdentity #AI #ContentAuthenticity #NOFAKES #Deepfakes
The Digital Rights Paradox: How the EFF's "Anti-Censorship" Kills a $425 B Trust Market
Here's what "informed consent" looks like in Hollywood right now.
erikpassoja.substack.com
June 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
New article: Why the EFF is wrong about digital identity protection.
A checksum isn't censorship—it's binary consent verification. Without standards, anyone can be deepfaked. With standards? A $425B authentication market.
bit.ly/44cgXgH
#DigitalIdentity #AI #ContentAuthenticity #NOFAKES #Deepfakes
A checksum isn't censorship—it's binary consent verification. Without standards, anyone can be deepfaked. With standards? A $425B authentication market.
bit.ly/44cgXgH
#DigitalIdentity #AI #ContentAuthenticity #NOFAKES #Deepfakes
“New company Incantor AI has launched with what the tech company calls the “first AI model that enables creator attribution and IP rights tracking across all gen AI-derived content created on its platform.”
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New Company Incantor Launches With Model That Tracks IP Rights Across AI; Verve to Advise Hollywood Clients (EXCLUSIVE)
New company Incantor AI has launched with what the tech company calls the "first AI model that enables creator attribution and IP rights tracking."
variety.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“New company Incantor AI has launched with what the tech company calls the “first AI model that enables creator attribution and IP rights tracking across all gen AI-derived content created on its platform.”
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“Hollywood's AI concerns so far have mostly been from actors and writers trying to defend their name, image and likeness from being leveraged by movie studios without a fair value trade. Now, those studios are trying to protect themselves against AI tech giants.”
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Disney, NBCU sue Midjourney over copyright infringement
It's the first legal action from major Hollywood studios against a generative AI company.
www.axios.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“Hollywood's AI concerns so far have mostly been from actors and writers trying to defend their name, image and likeness from being leveraged by movie studios without a fair value trade. Now, those studios are trying to protect themselves against AI tech giants.”
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Great to see performers' digital identity protection being discussed at this level. The intersection of state regulation and creator rights needs strong voices who understand the technical realities. #CaliforniaAI #TennesseeElvisAct #StateRegulation #AILegislation
Excited to join @DigitalHollywood's AI Entertainment Summit panel on state AI regulation! Discussing how different state approaches to deepfake protections impact performers and creators. July 21-23, 2PM PST / 5PM EST, virtual event.
#DigitalHollywood #AISummit #PublicPolicy #TechPolicy #AILaw
#DigitalHollywood #AISummit #PublicPolicy #TechPolicy #AILaw
June 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Great to see performers' digital identity protection being discussed at this level. The intersection of state regulation and creator rights needs strong voices who understand the technical realities. #CaliforniaAI #TennesseeElvisAct #StateRegulation #AILegislation
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“Natasha Lyonne, runs the Los Angeles production company Animal Pictures with fellow actor and comedian Maya Rudolph. Lyonne has been a screen actor since childhood. “
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Natasha Lyonne on AI
In our September 2023 issue, Lyonne spoke about the limitations of AI in filmmaking and the related risk of worker exploitation.
www.bfi.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
“Natasha Lyonne, runs the Los Angeles production company Animal Pictures with fellow actor and comedian Maya Rudolph. Lyonne has been a screen actor since childhood. “
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Scammers are now impersonating governors & senators.
This isn't theoretical. Deepfakes are hitting the highest levels of government RIGHT NOW.
Your voice needs the same legal protections as your signature.
==> www.protectdigitalidentity.org
abcnews.go.com/Politics/fbi...
This isn't theoretical. Deepfakes are hitting the highest levels of government RIGHT NOW.
Your voice needs the same legal protections as your signature.
==> www.protectdigitalidentity.org
abcnews.go.com/Politics/fbi...
FBI investigating attempts to impersonate White House chief of staff Susie Wiles
The FBI is investigating mysterious texts and calls from someone who has claimed to be White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, sources familiar with the matter said.
abcnews.go.com
May 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Scammers are now impersonating governors & senators.
This isn't theoretical. Deepfakes are hitting the highest levels of government RIGHT NOW.
Your voice needs the same legal protections as your signature.
==> www.protectdigitalidentity.org
abcnews.go.com/Politics/fbi...
This isn't theoretical. Deepfakes are hitting the highest levels of government RIGHT NOW.
Your voice needs the same legal protections as your signature.
==> www.protectdigitalidentity.org
abcnews.go.com/Politics/fbi...
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Digital identity protection is hitting a 2025 turning point.
• NO FAKES Act now backed by Google, OpenAI, SAG-AFTRA
• LinkedIn rolls out C2PA authentication
• 68% of deepfakes nearly indistinguishable
Here's why.
#DigitalIdentity #ContentAuthentication #AIEthics
www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...
• NO FAKES Act now backed by Google, OpenAI, SAG-AFTRA
• LinkedIn rolls out C2PA authentication
• 68% of deepfakes nearly indistinguishable
Here's why.
#DigitalIdentity #ContentAuthentication #AIEthics
www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...
The Digital Identity Protection Revolution: Momentum Builds as Losses Mount
The past month has delivered a sobering reminder of why digital identity protection has become one of the most urgent technological and legislative priorities of our time. While lawmakers advance grou...
www.linkedin.com
May 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Digital identity protection is hitting a 2025 turning point.
• NO FAKES Act now backed by Google, OpenAI, SAG-AFTRA
• LinkedIn rolls out C2PA authentication
• 68% of deepfakes nearly indistinguishable
Here's why.
#DigitalIdentity #ContentAuthentication #AIEthics
www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...
• NO FAKES Act now backed by Google, OpenAI, SAG-AFTRA
• LinkedIn rolls out C2PA authentication
• 68% of deepfakes nearly indistinguishable
Here's why.
#DigitalIdentity #ContentAuthentication #AIEthics
www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...
“Tech and music industry leaders testified about the dangers of deepfakes made with AI on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would protect people's voices and likenesses from being replicated without consent, while allowing use of the tech responsibly.”
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Industry leaders urge Senate to protect against AI deepfakes with No Fakes Act
Tech and music industry leaders testified about the dangers of deepfakes made with artificial intelligence on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would protect people's voices and lik...
www.wral.com
May 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“Tech and music industry leaders testified about the dangers of deepfakes made with AI on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would protect people's voices and likenesses from being replicated without consent, while allowing use of the tech responsibly.”
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“AI-driven fraud is like on the rise. Deepfakes, once stuck to damaging videos affecting celebrities and average citizens alike, are now like advanced enough to happen in real time.”
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AI-Generated Clone of Gaming YouTuber's Voice Used in 'Doom' Videos - Global News - Your Window to the World
On a kinda unknown YouTube channel, this breezy, British narrator is chatting about the ins and outs of Doom: The Dark Ages’ story. Though not really named,
www.globaldomainsnews.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
“AI-driven fraud is like on the rise. Deepfakes, once stuck to damaging videos affecting celebrities and average citizens alike, are now like advanced enough to happen in real time.”
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Sir Elton John described the government as "absolute losers" and said he feels "incredibly betrayed" over plans to exempt technology firms from copyright laws.
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Elton John brands government 'absolute losers' over AI copyright plans
The musician accuses the government of robbing young artists over its copyright law plans.
www.bbc.com
May 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Sir Elton John described the government as "absolute losers" and said he feels "incredibly betrayed" over plans to exempt technology firms from copyright laws.
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Listening to the story just now and especially considering our own debates in this country on AI I think a lot of guidance can be taken from the actions #sagaftra on deep fakes and other issues at stake in the House of Lords right now .. #bbcwomanshour #lawsky #wato
Hearing on #AB412: AI Copyright Transparency Act LIVE Now!
Testifying on the bill Ms. Joely Fisher
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#AITransparencyAct
www.assembly.ca.gov/media-live-e...
#SAGAFTRA #AIEThics
Testifying on the bill Ms. Joely Fisher
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#AITransparencyAct
www.assembly.ca.gov/media-live-e...
#SAGAFTRA #AIEThics
May 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Listening to the story just now and especially considering our own debates in this country on AI I think a lot of guidance can be taken from the actions #sagaftra on deep fakes and other issues at stake in the House of Lords right now .. #bbcwomanshour #lawsky #wato
David Do from Toronto, drives a Tesla and is paid $121,000 a year as a hospital pharmacist.
He leads a double life as a key person behind the world's most notorious website for non-consensual, AI-generated porn of real people: MrDeepFakes.com. He has never been fully identified until now.
#AIEthics
He leads a double life as a key person behind the world's most notorious website for non-consensual, AI-generated porn of real people: MrDeepFakes.com. He has never been fully identified until now.
#AIEthics
He's the key person behind the most notorious deepfake porn site in the world. And he's Canadian | CBC News
A joint international investigation by CBC News, Bellingcat and Danish outlets Politiken and Tjekdet has linked a Canadian pharmacist to one of the biggest website in the world for non-consensual, AI-...
www.cbc.ca
May 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
David Do from Toronto, drives a Tesla and is paid $121,000 a year as a hospital pharmacist.
He leads a double life as a key person behind the world's most notorious website for non-consensual, AI-generated porn of real people: MrDeepFakes.com. He has never been fully identified until now.
#AIEthics
He leads a double life as a key person behind the world's most notorious website for non-consensual, AI-generated porn of real people: MrDeepFakes.com. He has never been fully identified until now.
#AIEthics
➡️ Artificial intelligence was a major factor in the actors strike of 2023 and the burgeoning technology will remain a key element in next year’s negotiations.
➡️ #SAGAFTRA chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland has laid out some of the guilds plans ahead of its contract with the studios expiring in June 2026.
➡️ #SAGAFTRA chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland has laid out some of the guilds plans ahead of its contract with the studios expiring in June 2026.
SAG-AFTRA Chief Lays Out What AI Protections It Will Be Looking For In Next Studio Contract
SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland has laid out some of the actors guild's plans ahead of the 2026 contract talks.
deadline.com
May 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
➡️ Artificial intelligence was a major factor in the actors strike of 2023 and the burgeoning technology will remain a key element in next year’s negotiations.
➡️ #SAGAFTRA chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland has laid out some of the guilds plans ahead of its contract with the studios expiring in June 2026.
➡️ #SAGAFTRA chief Duncan Crabtree-Ireland has laid out some of the guilds plans ahead of its contract with the studios expiring in June 2026.
“We need strong regulations and protections in place to safeguard artists when people try to steal their work and pass it off as their own using artificial intelligence,”“This bill was made to clarify existing law using language approved by both #SAGAFTRA and the #MPA
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Edly-Allen advances measure to protect artists from AI
SPRINGFIELD – Recording artists could soon have more protections from artificial intelligence (AI) replicating their voice or work under legislation from State Senator Mary Edly-Allen and State Repres...
www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com
May 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
➡️ London Mayor Sadiq Khan says deepfake audio of him supposedly making inflammatory remarks before Armistice Day almost caused "serious disorder".
➡️ Mr Khan says the law is not "fit for purpose" in tackling AI fakes, as the audio creator "got away with it".
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➡️ Mr Khan says the law is not "fit for purpose" in tackling AI fakes, as the audio creator "got away with it".
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Sadiq Khan says fake AI audio of him nearly led to serious disorder
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says the law on deepfakes is not "fit for purpose" after Armistice Day hoax.
www.bbc.com
April 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
➡️ London Mayor Sadiq Khan says deepfake audio of him supposedly making inflammatory remarks before Armistice Day almost caused "serious disorder".
➡️ Mr Khan says the law is not "fit for purpose" in tackling AI fakes, as the audio creator "got away with it".
#AIEthics
➡️ Mr Khan says the law is not "fit for purpose" in tackling AI fakes, as the audio creator "got away with it".
#AIEthics
“Adobe is releasing a web tool to let creators attach content credentials to all image files, even if they are not created or edited through its own tools. Plus, it’s providing a way for creators to signal to AI companies that they shouldn’t use that particular image for training models.”
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Adobe wants to create a robots.txt-styled indicator for images used in AI training | TechCrunch
For years, websites included information about what kind of crawlers were not allowed on their site with a robots.txt file. Adobe, which wants to create a
techcrunch.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
“Adobe is releasing a web tool to let creators attach content credentials to all image files, even if they are not created or edited through its own tools. Plus, it’s providing a way for creators to signal to AI companies that they shouldn’t use that particular image for training models.”
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Stage to startup: Deepfakes created the problem. We're building the antidote. #PixelProof #DigitalIdentity #OnChainAuthenticity #EthicalAI #Ethereum #Layer2
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March 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Stage to startup: Deepfakes created the problem. We're building the antidote. #PixelProof #DigitalIdentity #OnChainAuthenticity #EthicalAI #Ethereum #Layer2
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Just returned from the Internet Identity Workshop in San Jose where experts tackled protecting digital IDs in the AI era. It seems folks were not yet incorporating likeness, voice, and movement. It was a pleasure to speak on this in front of a great group. www.protectdigitalidentity.org
April 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just returned from the Internet Identity Workshop in San Jose where experts tackled protecting digital IDs in the AI era. It seems folks were not yet incorporating likeness, voice, and movement. It was a pleasure to speak on this in front of a great group. www.protectdigitalidentity.org