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.

  • @Sorgan71
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    -1810 months ago

    A person’s voice cannot be copywrited. I hope these people get countersued to oblivion.

      • @wikibotB
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        210 months ago

        Here’s the summary for the wikipedia article you mentioned in your comment:

        Midler v. Ford Motor Co. , 849 F. 2d 460 (9th Cir. 1988) is a United States Court of Appeals case in which Bette Midler sought remedy against Ford Motor Company for a series of commercials in the 1980s which used a Midler impersonator.

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        • Flying Squid
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          -210 months ago

          Fucking asshole bot. I never opted in.

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            110 months ago

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