Gov. Lee to sign the Elvis Act in downtown Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) - Governor Bill Lee will sign a new law to protect music

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and the Tennessee artists who create it from copyright theft by artificial intelligence (AI), effective Thursday.

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The Equalizing Voice and Image Protection (ELVIS) Act prevents people from using AI

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to replicate an artist's voice without their permission.

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The new law adds the artist's voice to existing image and likeness protections in Tennessee.

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The ELVIS Act was introduced in January and received sponsors in the form of Representative William Lamberth and Senator Jack Johnson.

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Bills HB 2091/SB 2096 were both fully approved by state House and Senate members

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as of March 7 and now await the Governor's signature.

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