Kelly Carlin, daughter of the late comedian George Carlin, criticized the release of an AI-generated comedy special featuring her father, stating that no machine can replace his genius. The special, created by a YouTube channel using AI, impersonated George Carlin discussing various topics, sparking controversy. This isn't the first time AI has been used to create fake content, as seen with a previous AI-generated comedy special featuring Tom Brady and a documentary on Anthony Bourdain.
George Carlin's daughter, Kelly Carlin, has criticized the use of artificial intelligence to imitate her late father's comedic style in a new hour-long special titled "George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead." The AI-generated impression of Carlin addresses contemporary topics, but Kelly Carlin has expressed concern about the impact on her father's legacy and reputation, stating that no machine can replace his genius and urging people to listen to the genuine George Carlin through his 14 existing specials. She emphasized the importance of letting the artist's work speak for itself and voiced worries about corporations "raping and pillaging" art.
