Musicians and advocates took to Capitol Hill April 8-10 for the annual GRAMMYs on the Hill, a time to honor those in the industry and work to protect the rights of recording artists, particularly in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and other forms of manipulating the work of other creatives.
“The Academy is proud to represent and serve creators, and for decades, GRAMMYs on the Hill has brought music makers to our nation’s capital to elevate the policy issues affecting our industry,” said Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy.
The primary purpose of GRAMMYs on the Hill Advocacy Day, held April 10, was to meet with congressional leaders and discuss the reintroduction of the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2025. Also known as the NO FAKES Act, this bipartisan bill would advance creators’ rights by protecting their voices and likenesses from unauthorized creation.
While the bill was initially introduced in 2024, the current version adds more protection for artists.
“The reintroduction of the NO FAKES Act underscores our members’ commitment to advocating for the music community, and as we enter a new era of technology,” Mason continued. “We must create guardrails around AI and ensure it enhances, not replaces, human creativity.”
Support for the NO FAKES Act
The NO FAKES Act establishes a strong federal foundation to protect all Americans from invasive AI-generated deep-fakes that are flooding digital platforms today.
The bipartisan group of congressional leaders who are sponsoring the NO FAKES Act are Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) along with Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.), Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) and Becca Balint (D-Vt.).
Also collaborating with the GRAMMYs to advocate for the NO FAKES Act is the Human Artistry Campaign, an international group comprising nearly 200 organizations that was co-founded by the Recording Academy, along with the Music Publishers Association ( MPA), Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), SAG-AFTRA, Warner Music Group, and YouTube. The Human Artistry Campaign has emerged as a leading voice in the debate over the various forms of AI.
“The Human Artistry Campaign stands for preserving essential qualities of all individuals, beginning with a right to their own voice and image,” said Dr. Moiya McTier, Human Artistry Campaign senior adviser. “The NO FAKES Act is an important step towards necessary protections that also support free speech and AI development.”
For more information about the Recording Academy’s advocacy work, go to bit.ly/GRAMMYsOnTheHill2025.
