110 Iowa L. Rev. 1421 (2025)
Abstract
Artificial intelligence is an increasing presence in our society. There are currently no adequate protections against generative artificial intelligence creating a digital replica of a singer’s voice. Working through the history of the right of publicity, specifically the right of publicity in an individual’s voice, this Note argues that the federal government should enact a federal right of publicity for professional singers in their voice. Understanding who is protected by this right, how long they are protected, and what remedies should be available leads to proposed language that allows for generative artificial intelligence to be used but protects professional singers from being replaced.