During a morning conference led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, Secretary of Culture Claudia Curiel announced the advancements in a new Federal Law of Cinema and Audiovisual, which aims to replace the outdated Federal Cinematography Law from 1992. One of the key highlights of this initiative is the proposed protection for voice actors against the encroachment of artificial intelligence, a concern that has been increasingly raised within the community as technology advances, and voices are cloned without consent.

Curiel emphasized that, for the first time, human voice will be recognized as a unique and irreplaceable artistic tool, integral to personal identity. Under the new law, using a person's voice will require explicit and informed consent, in addition to ensuring fair compensation for the creators. This initiative is seen as a step to safeguard the rights of actors who have previously been without a solid legal framework regarding their work and intellectual property.

The proposed reform also includes changes to the Federal Labor Law and the Federal Copyright Law, aiming to extend protections to performers and offering a greater level of security and recognition for their contributions in the industry. This initiative reflects the government’s acknowledgment of the evolving landscape of digital technology and the necessity to adapt legal standards to protect artists in the face of new challenges posed by AI developments in the entertainment sector.