And females working in the entertainment sector have encountered notably difficult circumstances. Recently, there was a widespread dissemination of computer-generated visuals showcasing Taylor Swift that rapidly gained popularity before platforms like X and Instagram could eliminate them.
Which notable personalities are actively confronting the AI corporations? Here is an overview of six individuals:
1. Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson, recognized for her portrayal in Black Widow. Photo: Disney
In a recent occurrence, the actress from Avengers: Endgame initiated legal action against the company Lisa AI for creating a promotional video utilizing her image and voice without consent. Johansson, seemingly speaking from the set of Marvel’s Black Widow, was showcased endorsing the company’s avatar app.
According to her legal representative speaking to Variety, “We do not take these matters lightly… we will pursue all legal remedies available to us.” The advertisement has subsequently been taken down.
2. Sarah Silverman
American comedian Sarah Silverman at a red carpet event. Photo: AFP via Getty Images/TNS
In a lawsuit filed in July last year, the actress and comedian accused OpenAI of replicating and integrating her work into their AI systems. However, some of her claims were dismissed by a judge on February 13.
3. Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks at a special screening event in London. Photo: Shutterstock
Last October, a video emerged online purportedly showing actor Tom Hanks endorsing a dental plan. Hanks clarified through his Instagram account that the video was generated using an AI avatar without his involvement.
Tom Hanks cautioned his followers about the AI-produced video promoting a dental plan. Photo: @tomhanks/Instagram
4. George R.R. Martin
Co-executive producer George R.R. Martin at the season premiere of Game of Thrones. Photo: Reuters
The acclaimed author, alongside 16 other writers, is suing OpenAI for using their books to train the ChatGPT program. The lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT was instructed to devise a comprehensive outline for a prequel book to A Game of Thrones using characters from Martin’s existing series.
5. George Carlin’s Estate
The estate of the late actor and comedian George Carlin has taken legal action against Dudesy for releasing a stand-up special featuring Carlin, who passed away in 2008. Carlin’s daughter criticized the video as a substandard imitation exploiting her father’s legacy.
6. Taylor Swift
During the Super Bowl season, Taylor Swift encountered a distressing situation when sexually explicit deepfakes of her were circulated on X (formerly Twitter) and viewed 45 million times before removal. Reports indicate that Swift is considering legal action against the perpetrators of these unauthorized and offensive AI-generated visuals.
A source close to the singer expressed outrage over the incident, stressing the imperative to halt such abusive and exploitative practices carried out without Taylor’s consent or knowledge.
