Tennessee Is First State to Protect , Musicians and Artists Against AI.<br />On March 21, Tennessee made history <br />by adopting legislation that protects musicians from being impersonated by AI. .<br />Gov. Bill Lee made the <br />announcement on social media.<br />Tennessee (sic) is the music capital of the <br />world, & we're leading the nation with historic <br />protections for TN artists & songwriters <br />against emerging AI technology, Gov. Bill Lee, via social media.<br />The protections come as an update <br />to the state's Ensuring Likeness Voice <br />and Image Security Act (ELVIS Act).<br />The law will take effect on July 1.<br />Country music stars Chris Janson and Luke Bryan were present when the governor signed the bill. .<br />What an amazing precedent for <br />Tennessee to get in front of this, Luke Bryan, via statement.<br />To know that our state protects <br />us and what we're about and what <br />we worked so hard for is just a <br />testament to how great this state is, Luke Bryan, via statement.<br />Gov. Lee thanked legislators for <br />protecting artists and songwriters when <br />the bill was introduced in January.<br />From Beale Street to Broadway, <br />to Bristol and beyond, Tennessee is <br />known for our rich artistic heritage <br />that tells the story of our great state. , Gov. Bill Lee, via press release.<br />As the technology landscape evolves <br />with artificial intelligence, I thank the <br />General Assembly for its partnership <br />in creating legal protection for our <br />best-in-class artists and songwriters, Gov. Bill Lee, via press release
