In this episode of The NAVAgator, the team from the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) discuss their political advocacy efforts in Washington and Sacramento. The team, including NAVA President Tim Friedlander, VP Carin Gilfry, and Director of Operations Matthew Parham, shares insights into their legislative focus on protecting voice actors’ rights amidst the rise of AI technology. They delve into specific legislation like the No Fakes Act and state level bills aiming to regulate AI and intellectual property. The conversation highlights the challenges of advocating in a dynamically changing technological environment and the importance of bipartisan support and persistence in legislative efforts.

00:00 Introduction and Ideological Unity

00:25 Welcome Back to The Navigator

01:08 NAVA’s Political Advocacy Efforts

01:51 Challenges of AI Legislation

05:04 The No Fakes Act and Federal Efforts

11:34 State-Level Legislation and Its Impact

27:25 A Day in Washington: Advocacy in Action

35:16 Conclusion and Call to Action

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