Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner Jonathan Blavin Quoted in Deepfake Article by Bloomberg Law
Munger, Tolles & Olson partner Jonathan Blavin was quoted in an article titled “AI Celebrity ‘Deepfakes’ Clash With Web of State Publicity Laws,” published by Bloomberg Law.
The article discussed a proposed class action brought by a reality tv star against an app that allows its users to swap faces with celebrities in images and videos. The action argues the face swapping application is violating California’s publicity laws.
Although the lawsuit purports not to challenge the legality of deepfake technology, according to Mr. Blavin, the lawsuit will likely have broader and more significant consequences relating to the interplay of the right of publicity and generative AI technology. Mr. Blavin also discussed the possible defenses the defendant in the case may assert, including the First Amendment and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
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