The Impact of Generative AI on Comedy

An AI-generated comedy special featuring an impersonated performance of George Carlin has sparked debate over the ethics of using generative AI to replicate voices of deceased artists. While the special attempts to channel Carlin's style, his daughter, Kelly Carlin, criticized it as a misguided effort that undermines the uniqueness of the late comedian's work. The discussion extends to the broader implications of AI in representing artists, as insights reveal feelings of upset from family members when their loved ones' legacies are recreated without consent. The controversy raises questions about the balance between technological innovation and respecting the integrity of original creators.