The Tennessee House Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee has passed a bill aimed at safeguarding musicians from AI infringement, with unanimous support.
The Tennessee House Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee passed a new bill on Feb. 13 with a unanimous vote in an effort to protect musicians against abuse at the hands of artificial intelligence (AI).
The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act (HB 2091), also known as ELVIS, was introduced by the state’s governor, Bill Lee, in January 2024, targeting unethical uses of AI such as the unauthorized use of artists’ voice, image and likeness.
ELVIS advocates on behalf of the state’s music community, though it applies to all residents of the state of Tennessee. It was also backed by State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson and House Majority Leader William Lamberth.
