The SOUL Act of 2026 establishes sovereign ownership rights for U.S. citizens over their unique likeness, protecting against unauthorized digital.
The SOUL Act of 2026 amends title 17, United States Code, to establish sovereign ownership rights in unique likeness for U.S. citizens. This includes the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, perform, or create derivative works based on their likeness, prohibiting unauthorized digital replicas or synthetic media. The Act defines "unique likeness" broadly to include name, image, likeness, voice, biometric identifiers, and genetic markers. The rights endure for the life of the individual plus 50 years after death and apply to U.S.
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