Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Part 1: Digital Replicas

The rise of generative AI has made it easier than ever to create digital replicas—realistic but fake videos, images, or audio of real people. While these technologies can offer creative and accessibility benefits, they also raise serious concerns about privacy, fraud, and misinformation. The U.S. Copyright Office report dives into the limits of existing legal protections and calls for new federal legislation to protect individuals—famous or not—from unauthorized uses of their likeness or voice. This growing issue affects everyone from performers and politicians to everyday internet users.