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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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[-] Thorny_Insight@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago

I think AI will win this fight. We're equiped with buckets to fight a tsunami.

AI of today is the worst it will ever be and it's already pretty fucking good. I expect that in the next 5 to 20 years most if not all the best content will be AI generated and I'm excited for it. I feel for the artists that will suffer because of it but I can't see how we're going to stop it or why we even should.

[-] GilgameshCatBeard@lemmy.ca 4 points 9 months ago

Good. I sincerely hope they win.

[-] jafo@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

I've watched it on YouTube, it's pretty good. It starts "this is an impersonation of George Carlin". Wonder if a court ruling would prevent human impersonation.

[-] buzz86us@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago

Why sue? I got through 2 minutes.. And the voice was not even close to George Carlin.. Like it doesn't get down his rasp, and sounds like 70s George Carlin

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

For the same reason that, for example, Kevin Hart would sue someone for releasing an "AI Kevin Hart" album that was a poor imitation of his comedy. It's appropriating his name and his artistry for publicity. Did the album itself make money? No, because they didn't charge for it. Did they make a shitload of publicity- thus generating money- for their podcast? You bet they did.

[-] phoneymouse@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

I agree it’s fucked up, but damn if it isn’t well done and pretty spot on. It’s crazy to hear about recent events from the voice and perspective of George Carlin. The special had me ready to pick up my pitchfork.

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