Tennessee Is First State to Protect , Musicians and Artists Against AI.
On March 21, Tennessee made history
by adopting legislation that protects musicians from being impersonated by AI. .
Gov. Bill Lee made the
announcement on social media.
Tennessee (sic) is the music capital of the
world, & we're leading the nation with historic
protections for TN artists & songwriters
against emerging AI technology, Gov. Bill Lee, via social media.
The protections come as an update
to the state's Ensuring Likeness Voice
and Image Security Act (ELVIS Act).
The law will take effect on July 1.
Country music stars Chris Janson and Luke Bryan were present when the governor signed the bill. .
What an amazing precedent for
Tennessee to get in front of this, Luke Bryan, via statement.
To know that our state protects
us and what we're about and what
we worked so hard for is just a
testament to how great this state is, Luke Bryan, via statement.
Gov. Lee thanked legislators for
protecting artists and songwriters when
the bill was introduced in January.
From Beale Street to Broadway,
to Bristol and beyond, Tennessee is
known for our rich artistic heritage
that tells the story of our great state. , Gov. Bill Lee, via press release.
As the technology landscape evolves
with artificial intelligence, I thank the
General Assembly for its partnership
in creating legal protection for our
best-in-class artists and songwriters, Gov. Bill Lee, via press release