Click Here 141. Legislative solutions for deepfake abuse finally begin to take shape
Jun 21, 2024
Omny Miranda Martone discusses working with Washington lawmakers on the bipartisan Defiance Act to combat deepfake abuse, including allowing victims to sue creators. The podcast explores the significance of uniting political figures like Dick Durbin, Lindsey Graham, and Josh Hawley on this pressing issue, as well as the swift hotlining process in the Senate for bill passage. Legislative progress includes the Take It Down Act and efforts by Senator Ted Cruz to address non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfake pornography.
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Legal Gap in Deepfake Abuse
- Existing laws don't cover deepfake pornography, leaving victims without legal recourse.
- This legal gap means many cases of deepfake abuse go unpunished today.
Bipartisan Effort Against Deepfakes
- Omni Miranda Martone worked with diverse lawmakers including Dick Durbin, Lindsey Graham, and Josh Hawley to craft bipartisan deepfake legislation.
- This unusual alliance shows the widespread concern over deepfake abuse across political lines.
Hotlining Speeds Defiance Act
- The Senate uses a rare "hotlining" procedure to fast-track the Defiance Act without a roll-call vote.
- This procedure is typically reserved for non-controversial bills, showing consensus on deepfake abuse.