{
  "id": 12696099,
  "title": "RIAA CEO Talks Midterms, AI Deepfakes and Trump: ‘Music Is a Very Bipartisan Issue’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/riaa-ceo-talks-midterms-ai-deepfakes-and-trump-music-is-a-very",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T19:05:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/riaa-ceo-midterms-ai-deepfakes-trump-botr/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier believes music is a bipartisan issue that transcends political divides. In an interview with Billboard, Glazier discusses his efforts to get politicians in Washington D.C. to prioritize music industry concerns. He employs a unique tactic of asking lawmakers about the song they danced to at their weddings, in order to create rapport and highlight the emotional connection people have with music. This approach has proven effective, as it allows Glazier to emphasize the importance of copyright protection and safeguarding against AI deepfake impersonation. Currently, the NO FAKES Act, a bill aimed at protecting against unauthorized deepfakes, is facing opposition from Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), who has concerns about the bill's lack of exemptions for satire or political commentary. Despite this, Glazier remains optimistic that the bill could still pass with unanimous support during the lame duck session before the 2026 midterms.",
  "summary": "On the latest episode of Billboard On the Record, RIAA CEO/chairman Mitch Glazier talks Napster and AI and why he's confident the NO FAKES Act will pass soon.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}