TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Mar 22, 2024

Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed the ELVIS Act at iconic Nashville country music venue Robert's Western World. The Ensuring Likeness, Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act is designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). The Associated Press reports that the new law, which takes effect July 1, makes Tennessee, long known as the birthplace of country music and the launchpad for musical legends, the first state in the U.S. to enact such measures. Supporters say the goal is to ensure that AI tools cannot replicate an artist’s voice without their consent.