With a growing coalition of supporters in entertainment and tech, a sweeping new law to address deepfakes and voice cloning is headed to the full Senate.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 28: The U.S. Capitol is seen on May 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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The NO FAKES Act, a proposed federal law that would ban AI-powered voice cloning and deepfakes, passed a key Congressional hurdle Thursday (June 18) as it was approved by a Senate committee.
The bill — which now has support from major music companies, movie studios, tech giants and entertainment unions — was endorsed by the Senate Judiciary Committee by unanimous vote and advances into the full Senate.
