Missouri lawmaker introduces ‘Taylor Swift Act’ to combat AI deepfakes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One Missouri lawmaker has introduced a new bill known as the “Taylor Swift Act,” which intends to offer legal safeguards against AI deepfake violations.

Missouri State Rep. Adam Schwardon (R-St. Charles) recently introduced HB 2573. The legislation is named after popular artist Taylor Swift after deepfake-manipulated photos of her went viral online.

Deepfakes involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create manipulated photos or videos by altering someone’s face or body. Currently, there are no federal laws addressing the creation or sharing of deepfake images. However, some states have taken steps to address the issue.

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(Story by Joey Schneider, ozarksfirst.com)