Posted 4/3/2024, 8:02:52 PM
George Carlin Estate Settles Lawsuit Over Unauthorized AI Impersonation Special
- George Carlin's estate settled a lawsuit over an AI comedy special that impersonated the late comedian
- The special, "George Carlin I'm Glad I'm Dead", claimed to use AI to mimic Carlin's voice and comedy style
- Carlin's estate sued, saying the special unlawfully used his identity without approval
- The creators agreed to permanently remove the YouTube video and to never again use Carlin's image without approval
- Carlin's daughter said the case should serve as a warning about the dangers of uncontrolled AI technologies