Biden Calls for Ban on AI Voice Impersonations in State of the Union
Mar 08, 2024 - variety.com
During his State of the Union address, President Biden called for a ban on AI voice impersonations, an issue that has been rising in the entertainment and tech industries. He did not provide details on the potential regulations or penalties for this technology, or whether the ban would extend to the entertainment industry. This comes after SAG-AFTRA, the actors union, negotiated with major studios last year to establish consent and compensation requirements for using AI to replicate actors’ voices and likenesses.
The President's address also saw interruptions from heckling Congress members, including Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia. Greene wore a "Make America Great Again" hat to the proceedings and was seen yelling during Biden's speech.
Key takeaways:
President Biden called for a ban on AI voice impersonations during his State of the Union address.
He did not provide details on the types of regulations or penalties he would propose for this technology.
SAG-AFTRA, the actors union, had previously negotiated consent and compensation requirements for the use of AI to replicate actors' voices and likenesses.
During Biden's speech, there were interruptions from heckling Congress members, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
