Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Joseph Morelle, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 25th district, has shared insights on various issues through his recent tweets. His comments highlight the importance of Lake Ontario, legislative efforts to combat deepfake technology, and concerns over AI-generated harassment.
On March 6, 2025, Morelle emphasized the historical and economic significance of Lake Ontario. He stated, "Lake Ontario has powered our mills, fueled our economy, and assisted freedom-seekers on the Underground Railroad. It's proof that our Great Lakes are essential to the story of America." Morelle delivered these remarks at the 2025 Great Lakes Congressional Breakfast.
In another tweet posted on March 6, 2025, Morelle announced his collaboration with Congressman Kean to reintroduce legislation targeting deepfake technology misuse. He wrote: "Alongside my colleague @CongressmanKean, I’m proud to reintroduce the bipartisan Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act to finally establish criminal and civil penalties for the misuse of deepfake technology."
Morelle also expressed concern about the impact of AI-generated deepfakes in a separate tweet on March 6, 2025. He noted: "AI-generated deepfakes have created a disturbing new avenue for harassment, abuse, and misinformation—causing real-world harm with devastating consequences." He highlighted that women are particularly vulnerable to such exploitation.
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