Jessica Ramos: “I actually passed a bill to protect actors and broadcasters…”

“And, you know, there's no sense in not using the tools that are available. I just don't think it should replace human work, human voice, both literally and figuratively. And in fact, I actually passed a bill to protect actors and broadcasters, to protect their likeness, their image and their voice so that studios don't take advantage of them precisely for that reason [AI usage]. If you weren't working in politics and that might happen a year from now or two, what would you like to do? Well, I think I'm a public servant at heart.” (37:21–37:35)

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