### Summary
A new episode of Netflix's "Black Mirror" explores how celebrities will contend with AI replicas, raising concerns about regulations and potential brand risks. The use of AI-generated replicas has already been a topic of discussion among actors and performers, who are demanding better protections. This development could also have implications for regular people managing their own digital likenesses.
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- The latest episode of "Black Mirror" focuses on a woman named Joan who discovers a show on a streaming platform that features a digital replica of her, portrayed by actress Annie Murphy.
- Actors have been striking to demand protections from studios regarding generative AI, including regulations for AI-generated replicas.
- Some celebrities are considering the coexistence of their AI replicas, which could bring new monetization options but also increase brand risks.
- The use of AI-generated replicas may extend to regular people, as companies like Soul Machines offer products for designing autonomously-animated digital persons.
- Soul Machines has created digitized versions of celebrities like Carmelo Anthony, Mark Tuan, and Jack Nicklaus.
- Another company called Hyperreal allows individuals to create digital versions of themselves for future generations.
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