James Kachmar

In this discussion, James Kachmar, an intellectual property law expert, dives into California's new AI legislation aimed at protecting individuals' voices and likenesses, especially those of deceased celebrities. He and Scott Hervey explore Assembly Bill 1836, which enhances legal safeguards against unauthorized digital replicas. This conversation reveals the complexities of First Amendment rights, jurisdiction challenges, and the potential confusion arising from overlapping laws as AI technology evolves. Expect engaging insights on this pressing issue!

Legal experts Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss the recent district court ruling on OpenAI's copyright infringement allegations. They explore vicarious infringement, DMCA violations, and the complexities of AI training. Authors like Sarah Silverman are embroiled in the lawsuit against OpenAI for using their works to train language models.

Legal experts Scott Hervey and James Kachmar discuss Tennessee's ELVIS Act which protects musicians from AI clones. The bill safeguards a musician's voice by amending right of publicity statutes. They explore the implications on AI audio technology, civil liability, and copyright laws.