The state of Tennessee has passed a law prohibiting the creation of music using AI that learns and imitates artists, making it the first state in the United States to enact such legislation. This law is an amendment to existing copyright laws that protect original music, prohibiting imitation of not only the artist’s name but also their image, with the added dimension of AI replication. The law will go into effect on July 1st.
This legislation has a clever twist in its title, officially known as the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, abbreviated as the ELVIS Act, in honor of Elvis Presley. The legendary artist honed his craft and developed his music in Nashville, the capital city of Tennessee, known as the cradle of country music. Many renowned artists, including Taylor Swift, have trained and recorded in this music-rich city.
Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee states that this law is aimed at protecting the music industry, a vital cornerstone of the state, keeping up with evolving technology, particularly AI.
Source: NPR Image Source: Bill Lee
TLDR: Tennessee passes a law prohibiting AI-generated music imitating artists, aiming to protect the music industry and keep up with technological advancements.
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