Podcasters Admit Controversial 'AI-Generated' George Carlin Routine Was Human-Written Amid Lawsuit

Despite the admission, the Carlin estate's lawsuit alleging copyright infringement and violation of rights of publicity is proceeding, highlighting the need for regulation in the AI industry.

Podcasters Will Sasso and Chad Kultgen, creators of the controversial stand-up special 'George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead', have admitted that the routine was not AI-generated as originally claimed, but was written by a human.
The Carlin estate has filed a lawsuit against the podcasters, alleging copyright infringement, deprivation of rights of publicity, and violation of rights of publicity.
Despite the admission that the material was human-written, the lawsuit is proceeding, with the Carlin estate's legal team arguing that the podcasters' actions have potentially damaged Carlin's reputation and legacy.
The use of copyrighted material in AI training models is a contentious and unsettled area of law, drawing attention to the need for regulation in the AI industry.
The controversy highlights the ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of AI in content creation, especially when it involves the work and likeness of individuals.

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