Kaylee Williams, a researcher at Columbia University, notes that legislators are currently more focused on political deepfakes rather than addressing the pressing issue of nonconsensual deepfake pornography.
Matthew Bierlein, a Republican state representative in Michigan, explains that while they initially aimed to regulate political deepfakes, the viral spread of nonconsensual deepfakes, particularly involving celebrities like Taylor Swift, prompted legislative action against them.
Bierlein reflects on Michigan's potential to lead the Midwest in tackling nonconsensual deepfakes by passing new legislation, hoping that success at the state level would encourage neighboring states to follow suit.
Bierlein emphasizes the broader implications of establishing penalties and protections against nonconsensual deepfakes, hinting at a much-needed larger conversation around digital image rights.
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