FKA twigs calls for more AI regulation as she creates deepfake of herself

BESTPIX – Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl and Singer/Actor FKA twigs Congressional Testimony – NO FAKES Act

FKA twigs has appeared before Congress to testify about the dangers of unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) as she revealed she has developed a deepfake of herself to interact with fans.

The British singer warned that AI can replicate her music and “falsely claim” her identity and intellectual property, but said she was not against using the technology.

The artist revealed she has created an AI version of herself to “extend my reach and handle my online social media interactions, whilst I continue to focus on my art from the comfort and solace of my studio”.

The deepfake can use the exact tone of the singer’s voice to “speak many languages”, FKA twigs claimed.

But she explained that the tool was under her control, and AI becomes “not acceptable” when a third party can exploit an identity for their own gain, without consent, due to the absence of “appropriate legislative control”.

The Cellophane singer urged the Senate judiciary subcommittee on intellectual property to “enact regulation now to safeguard our authenticity”, as she gave evidence alongside Warner Music Group chief executive Robert Kyncl.

Earlier this week the Standard reported that one of London’s leading schools is introducing AI lessons to children as young as four to help them cope with the evolving technology.

The £26,000-a-year Alleyn’s School in Dulwich will launch its “AiQ” course in September.

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