From Fortune Magazine:

This week, an hour-long YouTube special called George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead has the late comedian’s fans and daughter, Kelly Carlin, seething. The special was generated by artificial intelligence from Dudesy, a “comedy AI” that directed the self-titled podcast and YouTube show. Kelly Carlin quickly condemned the special, expressing that these AI-generated products are clever attempts at trying to recreate a mind that will never exist again.

In fact, Carlin fans and critics alike have strongly condemned the special, expressing dismay at the attempt to recreate Carlin’s unique comedic genius using AI. Furthermore, some have questioned the legality of the situation, especially concerning the use of Carlin’s likeness and work without permission from the estate.

In response, fans, critics and family members of George Carlin have taken to social media to express their outrage and concern over Dudesy’s AI special. In light of this situation, generative AI tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, are sparking legal questions and lawsuits about the extent to which they’re allowed to use copyrighted work. This has been a catalyst for broader discussions about legal and ethical implications.



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