Tennessee Passes Law to Protect Musicians' Voices from Unauthorized AI Use
- Tennessee becomes first state to pass law protecting musicians against unauthorized use of their voice by AI
- Law dubbed "ELVIS Act" goes into effect July 1, 2023
- Makes it illegal to publish or perform an artist's voice without permission
- Aims to ensure AI cannot replicate artist's voice without consent
- Builds on existing Tennessee laws protecting use of name, image, likeness after death