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Elvis Act Signed Into Tennessee Law to Protect Musicians From AI Deepfakes

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed the ELVIS Act into law to protect musicians from unauthorized artificial intelligence deep fakes and voice clones.

Bill Lee signed the ELVIS Act into law on Thursday in an effort to protect musicians from unauthorized artificial intelligence deep fakes and voice clones. “From Beale Street to Broadway, to Bristol and beyond, Tennessee is known for our rich artistic heritage that tells the story of our great state,” said Lee, per a press release. “As the technology landscape evolves with artificial intelligence, I thank the General Assembly for its partnership in creating legal protection for our best-in-class artists and songwriters.”

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