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September 30, 2026
Ted Cruz Blocks Marsha Blackburn's AI Deepfakes Bill
- Sen. Ted Cruz blocked Sen. Marsha Blackburn's NO FAKES Act aimed at regulating AI deepfakes.
- Cruz cited free speech concerns, questioning the bill's implications for parody and political content.
- Blackburn argues the bill protects creators and targets illegal online activities.
- The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions between the two Republican senators over AI legislation.
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- Cruz kills Blackburn effort to pass AI deepfakes billSep 30, 2026 at 9:07 PM · Politico
- The NO FAKES Act is a no-brainer: Your identity belongs to youOct 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM · The Hill