Key Topics Covered:
Texas’ AI Porn Ban: The legal text, its implications, and how it intersects with the First Amendment.
AI in Practice: How Darol uses AI tools like voice cloning and video avatars to modernize his law firm and engage audiences.
The Future of AI and Law: Balancing regulation, innovation, and ethics in a rapidly evolving landscape.
In this episode of A.I. Law Today, host Darol Tuttle dives into two fascinating topics at the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, and creativity.
Resources Mentioned:
ElevenLabs: An AI audio platform specializing in text-to-speech and voice cloning technologies.
Canva: A versatile design platform offering robust AI tools for video creation and avatar generation.
TopView's AI Product Avatar: A tool that allows users to generate AI avatars showcasing products.
OpenAI's Sora: A video generation model designed to create realistic videos from text, image, and video inputs.
The Law Reacts:
In December 2024, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, co-sponsored by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.). This legislation aims to criminalize the publication of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated content, commonly referred to as "deepfake revenge pornography." The bill mandates that online platforms remove such content within 48 hours upon notification from the victim. Senate Commerce Committee
In Texas, the state has been proactive in addressing issues related to AI-generated explicit content. In 2019, Texas enacted a law that criminalizes the creation and distribution of deepfake videos intended to harm or defraud others. This legislation was among the first in the nation to address the malicious use of AI in creating deceptive media. Wikipedia
But what's the real story here?
Is this law truly about protecting Texans from the unauthorized use of their likeness, or is it something else entirely? Darol examines the legal and constitutional implications through the lens of the First Amendment, questioning whether the law is hypocritical, puritanical, or a legitimate exercise of state power.
What do YOU think?
What is the true rationale behind this law?
Is it a justified attempt to protect individual rights, or is it an overreach that infringes on free speech and creative expression?
And how does this law square with existing legal precedents regarding obscenity and the First Amendment?
Using A.I. in your business or law practice
Next, Darol takes a lighthearted turn as he pulls back the curtain on how he’s using AI to revolutionize podcasting and legal services. Ever wanted to clone yourself? Darol has! He's using AI to create different personas with unique voices and video avatars, all to help promote his law practice and engage with clients in new and exciting ways. But what are the ethical implications of this technology? Can lawyers "deepfake" themselves without running afoul of professional conduct rules? And how will clients react to interacting with a lawyer's AI avatar? Darol shares the tech, tools, and hilarious experiments behind the scenes of A.I. Law Today, and encourages listeners to ponder:
Is this the future of legal practice?
How can AI help lawyers better connect with and serve their clients?
And what are the potential pitfalls we need to be aware of as this technology becomes more sophisticated?
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