Posted 1/26/2024, 5:27:00 PM
George Carlin Estate Sues Podcast Over Unauthorized AI-Generated Comedy Special
- George Carlin's estate sues Dudesy podcast over AI-generated comedy special using Carlin's voice and material without permission
- Special titled "George Carlin I'm Glad I'm Dead" has AI claiming it studied 50 years of Carlin's material to recreate his voice and comedy style
- Carlin's daughter and estate executor say defendants had no license to use Carlin's likeness or copyrighted material
- Lawsuit alleges violations of Carlin's publicity rights and copyright, asks that special be taken down
- Case among first high-profile legal fights over use of AI to regenerate celebrity images and content without consent