Overview

• Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the ELVIS Act into law, aiming to protect musicians' voices and likenesses from misuse by artificial intelligence.
• The bipartisan bill, named after Elvis Presley, adds voice protections to the state's existing personal rights law, enforceable as a Class A misdemeanor.
• SAG-AFTRA and other music industry groups support the legislation, viewing it as a model for nationwide AI regulation.
• Critics argue the bill could infringe on First Amendment rights, though supporters emphasize its focus on unauthorized AI use.
• Artists like Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson have publicly endorsed the ELVIS Act, highlighting personal experiences with AI's impact on their work.