George Carlin Estate Sues Over AI-Generated Comedy Special Using His Voice Without Permission
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George Carlin's estate filed a lawsuit against creators of an AI-generated "comedy special" featuring Carlin's voice, accusing them of copyright infringement.
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The hour-long YouTube video titled "George Carlin I'm Glad I'm Dead" was created by podcasters using their own AI tool trained on Carlin's delivery and content.
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Carlin's estate slammed it as "a piece of computer-generated clickbait which detracts from the value of Carlin’s comedic works."
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Carlin's daughter said the AI version is "a poorly-executed facsimile" that does not represent the real Carlin.
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The lawsuit warns that AI risks replacing creative expression and exploiting existing work to get rich at the expense of artists.