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George Carlin Estate Files Lawsuit Against Group Behind AI-Generated Stand-Up Special: ‘A Casual Theft of a Great American Artist’s Work’ (variety.com)

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George Carlin Estate Files Lawsuit Against Group Behind AI-Generated Stand-Up Special: ‘A Casual Theft of a Great American Artist’s Work’::George Carlin's estate has filed a lawsuit against the creators behind an AI-generated comedy special featuring a recreation of the comedian's voice.

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[–] Grimy@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Are you saying this is a satire specifically on the current AI world views, or that all satirical comedy specials are protected by the first amendment and can be made available in the same way this was?

How different is the end result

They are exactly the same and I would have the same opinion about someone mimicking George Catlins voice, recording a set and then uploading it to YouTube under his name.

My issue is more with the labeling than with the AI. I'm actually a huge AI advocate, it's also why I think we need to be responsible with it and hold those that aren't accountable.

These guys are looking for a quick buck and it's just giving fodder to those that don't want us to have free access to AI and it's outputs.

As for the lawsuit, ultimately I think the platform should be held responsible for not having better policies on clearly indicating when a video is an AI impersonation.

[–] dezmd@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Even the labelling itself in this case is part of the satire.

I'm saying satire falls under protected speech already, period. Your position requires it doesn't.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

What is it a satire on? What is the object of the satire?

[–] Grimy@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago

My position is that it doesn't need the protection, it's perfectly fine to make AI generated content as long as it's labeled as such and there is no chance of mistaking it for the original person.

I get your argument, I just think it implies everything else wouldn't be legal. Like only comedy specials about AI are okay.