FKA Twigs advocates for AI regulation in Senate testimony
Musician FKA Twigs and Warner Music Group's CEO, Robert Kyncl, testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on intellectual property this week. They discussed the potential risks associated with unregulated artificial intelligence (AI). Twigs expressed her concerns about AI's ability to imitate and misuse her art. "AI cannot replicate the depth of my life journey, yet those who control it hold the power to mimic the likeness of my art, to replicate it and falsely claim my identity and intellectual property."
Twigs urges immediate action to safeguard artists' rights
Twigs voiced her apprehension about the potential of AI to compromise her authenticity and infringe upon her rights. She warned, "This prospect threatens to rewrite and unravel the fabric of my very existence." The artist insisted on immediate regulatory action, stating, "We must enact regulation now to safeguard our authenticity and protect against misappropriation of our inalienable rights." Despite these concerns, she is not entirely opposed to AI technology.
Twigs has made a deepfake version of herself
Twigs revealed that she has created a deepfake version of herself. This AI is programmed with her personality traits and can mimic her unique voice in multiple languages. She plans to use this technology to manage her social media interactions while focusing on her art. However, she emphasized that this application of AI is under her direct control and stated, "This is all under my control, and I can grant or refuse consent in a way that is meaningful."
Proposed legislation and Kyncl's suggestions for AI regulation
The testimony was presented in the context of the proposed NO FAKES Act, which aims to protect American identities from nonconsensual deepfakes through federal regulations. Kyncl suggested implementing federal regulation through property right licenses, adherence to First Amendment principles, and penalties for AI developers. He also highlighted the significant role music has played in promoting technological adoption throughout history, noting that "music has often been the canary in the coal mine."
