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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.

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[-] A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world 11 points 9 months ago

AI hysteria

This is the concise way of putting it that I've been missing.

Using AI to do something that actually intelligent beings already legally do, like impressions and parody (with disclaimers and all that), isn't suddenly theft or stealing because AI was used in the process. I'm really disappointed in the Lemmy community for buying into all this bs

Not trying to be glib but

low effort

That's another way.

I'll concede that there is some skill involved in generating some this content, but nowhere near what the humans it purports to replace. And seemingly less and less skill or even intent is required with each advancement. It's conceivable that someone could mimic real artistic output without actually caring about it.

[-] A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

Not trying to be glib but

Not at all, I think this is the most valid take in the whole thread.

Personally I don't think automating the process should have all that much of an effect on whether or not it infringes on copyright, but I definitely see where you're coming from. I can see that being a big point of contention in courts if/when they try to sort this stuff out.

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