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George Carlin once said, “bulls**t is the soundtrack of America.” Well, today, the music has gotten a little more serious, at least online.
More than two months after the creator of an AI-generated special featuring Carlin's style and voice took the comedy genius' estate to court, the parties have settled.
“Defendants do not intend to upload, post, or broadcast Dudesy Specials within the Dudesy Podcast or any content posted on any website, account, or platform controlled by Defendants, including but not limited to YouTube and social media websites. “Defendants are forever bound and prohibited from using the Dudesy Podcast, or any website, account, You are forever bound and prohibited from using any unauthorized use of George Carlin's image, voice, or likeness in any content posted on any platform, including but not limited to YouTube and social media websites.” “Plaintiffs' express written authorization,” the complaint adds against defendants Will Sasso and Chad Krutgen.
In fact, Sasso and Krutgen removed the digital feature in question on January 31, six days after the Carlin Foundation filed its lawsuit. So far, U.S. District Judge Maam Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong has not yet signed the order, according to the docket.
Still, unless Dassey's podcast host violates his contract, that's it.
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Carlin's daughter, Kelly Carlin, believes the incident reflects the potential for a larger cultural and creative crisis due to the explosive rise of AI.
“We are pleased that this matter was resolved quickly and amicably, and we are grateful that the defendants acted responsibly in swiftly removing the videos they created,” Carlin said. said in a statement sent to Deadline today. “While it is absolutely unfortunate that something like this happened, this incident serves as a warning about the dangers posed by AI technology and the need for appropriate safeguards, not just for artists and creators, but for all humans on the planet. I hope so.”
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1 hour for Carlin's work and people. George Carlin: “I'm glad I died'' The special, posted on You Tube on January 9th, didn't even try to circumvent the legal holes. “For the next hour, I'm going to do my best George Carlin impersonation, just like any human being. I'm going to try to capture his iconic style and tackle the topics that I think the comedy legend would talk about today. The presentation, filled with poor graphics, was clearly a “vandalism of Carlin's actual work,” and Carlin sued for copyright infringement. He was 71 years old in 2008.
The motion sought an injunction and, if granted, damages that are not disclosed in today's documents as a result of the settlement.
Karlin's estate attorney, Joshua Schiller, said after the proposed order was filed: “This settlement is a great outcome for our client and will continue to help artists and celebrities whose rights are violated by AI technology.” It will serve as a blueprint for resolving conflicts in the world.”
“Our goal is to quickly resolve this case and remove the disturbing video from the internet, preserving Mr. Carlin's legacy and highlighting the reputational and intellectual property threats posed by this emerging technology. ” said Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. “The world is beginning to realize the power and potential danger inherent in AI tools that can imitate voices, generate fake photos, and alter videos.” In recent months, Joe Biden in New Hampshire From fake robocalls to multiple AI-generated nude photos of celebrities, high-profile cases continue to emerge. This is not a problem that will go away on its own. We must take swift and strong action in court. But AI software companies whose technology has been weaponized must also be held to some degree of accountability.”
We don't know if this example will be a blueprint for ending or preventing such AI-generated events in the future, but it is likely that as technology becomes more widespread, the dead will be brought back to life digitally. As you know, this is just the beginning of the story. And that's not bullish.