Music, Lyrics, and AI: A Tennessee Twist
Cue the banjo and dust off the cowboy boots, because Tennessee just became the AI bishop in a game of techno-chess. As the first in the union, Governor Bill Lee gives the old “ye-haw” on legislation aiming to protect the good folks of the music industry from the Wild, Wild West…aka, artificial intelligence.
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Tennessee Takes the Lead:
Keeping its reputation as a musical mothership, Tennessee sets the pace being the first U.S. state to put such legislation into action. The law aims to ensure that no AI can mimic an artist’s voice without the artist’s permission. So, in case Skynet starts churning out Johnny Cash hits, you’ll know it’s got the man in black’s blessing.
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Effective Immediately:
Starting from the 1st of July, this takes effect. So, no more after-hours sneaking around by cheeky AI trying to sound like Dolly Parton.
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A Nod to Nashville:
With this move, Tennessee stays true to its roots, keeping the artists first, ahead of potential tech manipulations. Your Grand Ole Opry favorites just got a serious security upgrade.
Closing Impressions:
Once again, Tennessee is on the podium, now flexing their cyber-laws, all to keep the sanctity of music intact. This bill creates a John Wayne-like barrier between our favorite artists and the futuristic tech set on imitating their memorable tunes. Balancing out the sweet rhymes of music with the complexities of AI innovation, the land of Elvis and Dolly continues to echo its regard for harmony, both in melody and law.
So, next time you’re in Nashville and Siri starts sounding suspiciously like Shania Twain, just remember: She can’t impress you much without proper consent! Yeehaw!
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/22/tennessee-bill-protect-musicians-ai
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