George Carlin's estate has filed a lawsuit against the creators behind an AI-generated comedy special featuring a recreation of the comedian's voice.

George Carlin Estate Files Lawsuit Against Group Behind AI-Generated Stand-Up Special: ‘A Casual Theft of a Great American Artist’s Work’::George Carlin’s estate has filed a lawsuit against the creators behind an AI-generated comedy special featuring a recreation of the comedian’s voice.

  • Prandom_returns@lemm.eeEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I’ll call it

    “Brand new shoes by Nike”

    And add a disclaimer

    “This is not brand new shoes from Nike”.

    Do you think it will protect me from Nike?

    • 4AV@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      11 months ago

      You’d have to be careful about Nike’s trademark and the sales contract between you and the buyer. In the George Carlin case, neither of these apply.