From Billboard · Kristin Robinson · · 2m
RIAA CEO on Music, AI and Trump
RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier says music is bipartisan, AI deepfakes need protection, and the NO FAKES Act could pass in 2026.
In brief
RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier says music is bipartisan, AI deepfakes need protection, and the NO FAKES Act could pass in 2026. RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier says music is a very bipartisan issue and the NO FAKES Act could pass with unanimous consent in 2026. Originally reported by Billboard.
Event
Mitch Glazier speaks during the signing of the ELVIS Act to Protect Voice & Likeness in Age of AI event at Robert’s Western World on March 21, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Music's Bipartisan Appeal
Glazier says everyone loves music and asks congress members about their wedding dance songs to build rapport.
NO FAKES Act Push
The NO FAKES Act, a bill guarding against unauthorized deepfakes, has been reintroduced to Congress for years with growing support.
Senate Vote on NO FAKES
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) took the bill to the Senate floor for a vote, but Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) opposed it.
2026 Timeline
Glazier believes the NO FAKES Act could get unanimous consent in the lame duck period of 2026.
Music as a Unifier
Glazier says politics and entertainment are dinner table topics, with families fighting over both at Thanksgiving.
Bipartisan Music
Glazier says music is a very bipartisan issue, with Republicans supporting property rights and Democrats caring about workers.
AI vs. Napster
Glazier compares AI deepfakes to Napster, saying fans support music and are leery of AI replacing human creativity.
Napster Era
The RIAA sent pre-litigation settlement letters to users, leading to lawsuits and losing half the industry.
NO FAKES Definition
The NO FAKES Act defines digital replicas as highly realistic computer-generated clones of voices or likenesses.
Coalition Building
The RIAA built a coalition with unions, artist groups, the motion picture industry, and AI companies to support the NO FAKES Act.
Timeline for Passage
Glazier says the NO FAKES Act could pass in the current Congress with unanimous consent if last issues are resolved.
Critical Elections
Glazier says losing Sen. Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee could impact music policy in the November elections.
Trump's Music
Trump loves music and shows his Spotify playlist to people, unlike Obama who published his playlist.
AI Deepfakes
Glazier says 92% of people are leery of AI replacing human creativity in music.
What Happens Next
The NO FAKES Act could pass with unanimous consent in 2026 if coalition issues are resolved.
The bottom line
RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier says music is a very bipartisan issue and the NO FAKES Act could pass with unanimous consent in 2026.
