On Friday, Lainey Wilson gave a testimony before Congress during a session on intellectual property and artificial intelligence.
Wilson talked about her experience as an AI “victim”. The hearing started off with a rendition of “Barbie Girl” lyrics by Johnny Cash set to the melody of “Folsom Prison Blues.”

“There aren’t many things that we can control in life, but making decisions about the use of our own selves, our own unique qualities, that should be one,” Wilson went on to say. “I am excited about a lot of ways that artificial intelligence can be used to help people, but I’m nervous about how it can be used to take personal rights.”
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The “Yellowstone” actor underlined that artists ought to have the “choice” to consent to AI systems using their voice to produce original songs. Wilson claims that weight-loss candies have been promoted using her likeness. She emphasized that she would never promote the product because she was an artist with younger fans.Many small children, both boys and girls, are observing me. Additionally, I want to inspire children to love and feel confident in their own skin. She told the committee, “And I would never in a million years ever do anything like that.” Ultimately, though, people tend to say things like, ‘I have to see it to believe it.'” They are, however, perceiving and accepting it.” “Rebel Wilson Advocates Artist Empowerment: AI Use of Voices and Likeness Should Be a Personal Choice” “While some creators are fine with their voices and likenesses being used by AI platforms, others are not. Wilson clarified that what matters is that they should have the freedom to choose, not have an AI cloning firm make that decision for them. “AI-generated music and video using an artist’s unique identity to perform in questionable settings or to sing lyrics that they would never write or express that does not truly reflect who they are is unacceptable.”
“It is a personal violation that threatens a person’s dignity and can put at risk everything that they have worked so hard to accomplish,” she said. “An artist’s voice and likeness are their property and should not take a backseat to the economic interest of companies that have not invested in or partnered with the artist. ” Rebel Wilson Urges Broader AI Accountability: Impact on Artists and Society at Large”
Although Wilson’s main focus was on the experiences of musicians and AI-generated content, she also touched on the broader impact of AI on society at large.
“Fans also require protection; it’s not only about the artists. For high school girls who have seen deepfake porn with their faces that has changed their lives, it is essential. AI is affecting everyone, including the elderly who are persuaded to give up their life savings by a verbal clone of their troubled grandchild. That’s why I appreciate your consideration of taking steps to guarantee that these tools are utilized responsibly.”
The 31-year-old singer-songwriter is getting ready for Sunday’s Grammy Awards. Wilson was nominated for best country record and best country album. FAQ
1 What is Rebel Wilson’s upcoming event, and for what nominations?
- Rebel Wilson is preparing for the Grammy Awards, where she has been nominated for Best Country Record and Best Country Album.