"Tennessee Enacts ELVIS Act to Safeguard Artists from AI"

Tennessee becomes the first state to protect musicians and other artists from the potential threats of artificial intelligence by enacting the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act, or "ELVIS Act," which adds vocal likeness to the list of protected property rights. The law aims to prevent AI tools from replicating an artist's voice without consent and creates civil action against unauthorized use of an individual's voice or likeness. While the effectiveness of the legislation remains to be seen, it has garnered bipartisan support and is seen as a crucial step in safeguarding artists' intellectual property in the age of AI.