NO FAKES Act of 2025

# NO FAKES Act of 2025 Summary **What It Does:** The NO FAKES Act would create new legal protections against deepfakes and non-consensual synthetic media. The bill aims to give artists, musicians, photographers, and other creators legal remedies if their likeness, voice, or work is digitally replicated without permission. It would allow people to sue for damages and seek injunctions (court orders to stop) when AI or digital technology is used to create fake versions of their identity or artistic work. **Who It Affects:** The primary beneficiaries would be artists, musicians, actors, and performers concerned about unauthorized AI recreations.

However, it could also impact tech companies, social media platforms, and AI developers who would need to comply with these new restrictions. The bill addresses concerns about deepfake videos and AI-generated content that mimics real people. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Christopher Coons (D-Delaware) and is currently in committee review, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The subjects covered—intellectual property, digital media, and internet regulation—suggest this legislation would require significant coordination between the Commerce Department and existing legal frameworks.