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Governor Bill Lee, music leaders unveil "Elvis Act" to curb AI misuse of artists' voices
Summary
At Studio A in Nashville, Governor Bill Lee announced the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act — the "Elvis Act" — a proposed Tennessee law to add legal protection for artists' voices against unauthorized use by artificial intelligence. Industry leaders pledged support and legislative sponsors said they will carry the bill through the General Assembly.
Governor Bill Lee announced the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act — known as the "Elvis Act" — at Studio A in Nashville, saying the measure will add legal protection for an artist's voice alongside existing protections for image and likeness. "We're gonna introduce this key legislation that'll protect voices," Lee said, calling the state's music industry a $6,000,000,000 contributor to Tennessee's economic output.
Why it matters: Industry leaders said advances in artificial intelligence can replicate singers' voices and use recordings without permission, threatening creators'…
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