Gov. Bill Lee signed the ELVIS Act into law on Thursday, making Tennessee the first state to ensure likeness, voice and image protections for individuals as artificial intelligence technology continues to advance.

In addition to adding “voice” to already existing protections for Tennesseans, the act is the first in the nation to include language-granting protections from “an algorithm, software, tool or other technology, service or device.” With the state being known for its music industry, the governor and state legislators emphasized the importance of the law giving further legal protections for artists and songwriters.

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