Protecting Performers In The Age Of AI In a landmark development for the entertainment industry, California's Senate has passed Assembly Bill 2602 (AB 2602), aimed at safeguarding performers from unauthorized digital replicas created by artificial intelligence. This bill, which now awaits a final review in the Assembly before heading to Governor Gavin Newsom, marks a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by AI technologies in the realm of acting and performance. AB 2602 addresses growing concerns within the entertainment industry about the potential misuse of AI to create digital replicas of actors without their consent. With the bill now moving forward, it underscores the urgency of protecting performers' rights in an era where digital technologies are rapidly evolving. Key Provisions of AB 2602 The core of AB 2602 revolves around the requirement for explicit consent from performers before their likeness can be used to create AI-generated replicas. This is part...
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