State Legislation and the Future of AI

There are big opportunities with generative AI (artificial intelligence). It has the potential to increase efficiencies and innovate in all industries unlike anything we have ever seen before. We keep saying and now we are even hearing it. It also has the potential to bring big risks: data leaks, deep fakes, and so much more that businesses need to be aware of. Another thing businesses need to be aware of: legislation related to AI is coming and, in some states, it is already here. Let’s consider a few examples today.

The ELVIS ACT

In January of this year, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the ELVIS (Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security) Act. Here’s why this is important: Tennessee’s music industry supports more than 61,617 jobs across the state, contributes $5.8 billion to the state’s GDP (gross domestic product), and fills more than 4,500 ...