The Electronic Frontier Foundation is warning Congress about the NO FAKES Act, legislation intended to prevent harmful AI-generated impersonations. But according to EFF and a coalition of digital rights groups, the bill's broad language and steep penalties—up to $750,000 per violation—could suppress legitimate speech like satire, parody, and commentary. The bill lacks protections for platforms trying to distinguish between real news and synthetic content, creating a 'takedown first, ask questions later' environment similar to controversial copyright law. Additionally, it could strip individuals of control over their own faces and voices through licensing and contract transfers. EFF urges Congress to reconsider the approach and pursue narrowly tailored solutions instead.

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