ELVIS Act: Protecting Musicians from AI

Something truly intriguing happened on February 13: Tennessee State expressed a position very much against AI. The Tennessee House Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee just gave the thumbs up to a new act.

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It's all about protecting musicians from having their work copied by AI, and guess what? Everyone agreed on it. Yes, I have details for you! Read on.

A Brief Overview

At the end of January, Gov. Bill Lee proposed adding voice as a protected right under Tennessee law to shield musicians and songwriters from AI exploitation. He recognizes that AI technology can be used for good, but highlights that it also allows users to impersonate and make fake works in the voice and likeness of others.

So together with members of the General Assembly, he proposed legislation to protect Tennessee’s rich musical heritage and ensure that no one can steal the voice of Tennessee artists:

Gov. Bill Lee in the 2024 State of the State AddressWe’re calling this bill the ELVIS Act to honor our very own King of Rock & Roll, as well as his family who is still working to protect his legacy today.

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