CA says no to AI replicas

After Hollywood started to use AI to raise the dead, CA Government steps in

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Jason Sigmon
September 02, 2024

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California says No to AI replicas: The California Senate's approval of AB 1836, mandating consent for AI replicas of deceased performers, could revolutionize how digital characters are created in gaming and entertainment, potentially reshaping creative processes and ethical standards in these industries. This law not only protects performers' posthumous rights but also challenges developers and studios to innovate within new legal and ethical boundaries.

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