likeness rights

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State Deepfake and Likeness Laws: A 2026 Roundup

Raymond / August 17, 2026

There’s still no single federal law covering AI deepfakes of your face and voice – just a fast-growing patchwork of state statutes. Here’s the 2026 lay of the land for creators, in plain language.

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IP for Creators

Deepfake Likeness Rights: Can Someone Use Your Face or Voice?

Raymond / August 2, 2026

AI can now put your face in a video you never filmed and your voice in words you never said. So can anyone legally do that? Here’s a plain-English guide to your deepfake likeness rights in 2026 — the protections you already have, the new federal law that changed things, and exactly what to do if a fake of you shows up.