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Episode: Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI
Description: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
The move 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 artistβs voice without their consent. The bill goes into effect July 1.
βWe employ more people in Tennessee in the music industry than any other state,β Lee told reporters shortly after signing the bill i...