"Tennessee Outlaws A.I. to Safeguard Music Industry"

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Ensuring Likeness, Voice and Image Security Act, making it the first state to outlaw the use of artificial intelligence to replicate a performer's "voice" without permission. The legislation aims to protect musicians from A.I. technology and its potential to mimic public figures, with Gov. Lee emphasizing the need to prevent A.I. from being used by bad actors to harm the music industry. This move reflects a broader trend of tightening regulations on A.I. across various sectors, including in the realm of election ads, as the technology continues to advance rapidly.