WF-2HVLYA
Actor's AI-generated avatar used in Venezuelan propaganda campaign
An actor's digital replica was generated without consent and used to spread fake news in a Venezuelan propaganda campaign. The actor turned to Equity for help, but current laws provide few protections. Equity is campaigning for new personality rights to prevent such exploitation.
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