Tennessee Governor Signs Landmark Bill Protecting Musicians Against Artificial Intelligence

Published on March 22, 2024

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed into law first-of-its-kind legislation aimed at protecting songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals against the potential dangers and misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). The Republican governor signed the legislation, known as the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, while on stage alongside musicians and other state representatives at honky-tonk Robert’s Western World in Nashville on March 21. The measure—a nod to Elvis Presley, one of the state’s most iconic residents—is set to take effect on July 1. In a press release announcing the new law, Mr. Lee noted Tennessee’s music industry supports more than 61,617 jobs across the state, contributes $5.8 billion to its gross domestic product, and fills over 4,500 music venues....

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