**Senate Urged by Industry Leaders to Safeguard Against AI Deepfakes with No Fakes Act**
In a groundbreaking move that has left the nation both amused and mildly confused, industry leaders have banded together to urge the Senate to pass the “No Fakes Act,” a legislative initiative aimed at safeguarding the public from the perils of AI-generated deepfakes. The act, which is expected to be as effective as a chocolate teapot, aims to ensure that no one is fooled by videos of politicians dancing the Macarena or singing show tunes.
“Deepfakes are a serious issue,” said tech mogul and self-proclaimed ‘Deepfake Detective’ Elon Musk. “I mean, have you seen that video of me claiming I’m a cat? It’s just not true! I’m a dog person!”
The No Fakes Act proposes a series of measures, including mandatory “Fake or Not” labels on all videos, which will be printed in Comic Sans for maximum confusion. “We want to make sure that when people see a video of a senator doing the worm, they know it’s not real,” said Senator Chuck Schumer, who was spotted doing the worm at a recent fundraiser. “Unless, of course, it’s me. Then it’s definitely real.”
Meanwhile, industry leaders like tech guru and part-time magician, David Copperfield, have expressed their support. “I’ve been faking things for years,” Copperfield said. “But I draw the line at politicians. They should be real, like my disappearing elephant trick!”
Critics of the No Fakes Act argue that it could stifle creativity. “What’s next? Banning memes?” asked local artist and professional cat whisperer, Felicia Furrball. “I mean, if we can’t have deepfakes, how will I ever convince my friends that I’m a famous influencer?”
As the Senate prepares to debate the No Fakes Act, one thing is clear: the only thing more confusing than deepfakes is the legislation meant to combat them. In the meantime, we can all rest easy knowing that our politicians will continue to provide us with enough real-life absurdity to keep us entertained—no deepfake required.
