Over 200 artists unite to defend rights as AI threatens livelihoods

Over 200 artists, including Katy Perry and Miranda Lambert, signed a letter asking AI developers to respect artists' rights as AI expands its capabilities.

The letter calls on AI companies to stop using artists' work without permission to train AI models that could replace human artists.

Signees include a diverse range of musicians like Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, and Nicki Minaj who are concerned AI could undermine artists' ability to earn a living.

The Artists Rights Alliance that organized the letter is aligned with efforts like the ELVIS Act in Tennessee, which Luke Bryan praised for setting a precedent to protect artists' work.

The ELVIS Act adds vocal likeness protections in Tennessee and allows people to be held liable for publishing or performing an artist's voice without permission.