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16,000 Sign SAG-AFTRA Letter Urging NO FAKES Act Passage

6/17/2026

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Over 16,000 people signed SAG-AFTRA’s open letter urging Congress to pass the revived NO FAKES Act.
The letter warns deepfakes can enable scams, exploitation, false endorsements and replace human performance, endangering victims.
SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin said unchecked AI could ruin lives and called the bill protection for voice and likeness.
The bill has bipartisan Senate sponsors and will be considered Thursday by Rep. Maria Salazar and Rep. Madeleine Dean.

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Over 16,000 people signed SAG-AFTRA’s open letter urging Congress to pass the revived NO FAKES Act.
The letter warns deepfakes can enable scams, exploitation, false endorsements and replace human performance, endangering victims.
SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin said unchecked AI could ruin lives and called the bill protection for voice and likeness.
The bill has bipartisan Senate sponsors and will be considered Thursday by Rep. Maria Salazar and Rep. Madeleine Dean.