EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 20 MIN
AI Deepfakes and Human Creatives: The NO FAKES Act with RIAA SVP Jessica Richard
While the 2026 GRAMMYS will honor the top singers and songwriters, AI deepfakes are already exploiting artists, actors, and other creatives—without consent, compensation, or consequence.Kenya Wiley sits down with Jessica Richard, Senior Vice President of Federal Public Policy at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), to discuss the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act of 2025—federal legislation designed to protect all individuals from unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas.Kenya and Jessica explore the fashion industry's critical stakes in the NO FAKES Act—not just for models, but for designers, creative directors, and anyone whose voice and likeness could be exploited by AI. They discuss how building broad coalitions advances legislation through Congress, why constituent voices matter, and whether this bill has real chances of becoming law.Plus: GRAMMY favorites.Connect with Jessica Richard on LinkedIn.Learn more about the NO FAKES Act and the Human Artistry Campaign2025 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on AI-generated deepfakes2024 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the NO FAKES ActFor more on fashion law, politics, and policy, follow SUITED on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter here.
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