"Legal Experts React to Taylor Swift Deepfake Controversy"
TL;DR
SAG-AFTRA condemns the use of deepfake technology to create explicit images of Taylor Swift and a new comedy special featuring the late George Carlin, calling for legislation to make such actions illegal. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also expressed concern, while Carlin's estate has filed a lawsuit over the AI-generated special. SAG-AFTRA emphasizes the need for stronger legal protections against AI and supports legislation to prevent the exploitation of deepfake technology.
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