"George Carlin Estate Sues Over AI-Generated Comedy Special: Protecting the Legacy of a Comedy Icon"

George Carlin's estate is suing the creators of an AI-generated comedy special that mimics the deceased comedian's voice and humor without consent or compensation. The lawsuit seeks to remove the special and claims violations of right of publicity laws. This legal battle highlights concerns over the unauthorized use of AI to impersonate people and comes amid legislative efforts to prohibit the distribution of unauthorized digital replicas, including deepfakes and voice clones.