Tennessee Becomes First US State With Law Protecting Musicians From AI

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law on Thursday

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that aimed to protect artists including musicians from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence.

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The legislation is called the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act.

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While the presence of AI in music-making can be traced back to the 1950s

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Many experts say AI raises legal and ethical concerns.

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Made popular last year by the ChatGPT language system, generative AI is capable of creating content including original sounds

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lyrics or entire songs on its own, but artists often use simpler AI to enhance their sound.

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Emphasize how legal protections can empower musicians to maintain control over their work.

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Consider how other states and countries might follow suit in implementing similar protections.

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