In this CNN exclusive, Steve Harvey announces his partnership with Vermillio, and emphasizes the need for legislation and penalties for offenders looking to steal and use his likeness online in scams and other money-making schemes.
After reintroducing the “No Fakes Act,” both the Senate and Hollywood seem to agree that rampant misuse of AI-generated content (including deepfake videos) is a major problem, but there are some that criticize the bill for impeding the first amendment through over-regulation.
As a way to take control of their likeness while waiting for action to be taken by the legislators and social media platforms drag their feet, many like Mr. Harvey have turned towards digital protection companies like Vermillio to protect and properly manage their online presence.
Read the article and get the full picture at https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/08/tech/hollywood-celebrity-deepfakes-congress-law/index.html