OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research company behind ChatGPT, is facing a lawsuit from comedian Sarah Silverman over an AI-generated deepfake video that depicts her in a pornographic situation. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in California, alleges that OpenAI’s technology was used to create the explicit video without Silverman’s consent, violating her right of publicity and causing emotional distress. Silverman’s legal team argues that the deepfake video, which uses her likeness and voice, constitutes defamation and false light invasion of privacy. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and demands that OpenAI take steps to prevent the creation and distribution of similar deepfakes. This case highlights the growing concerns around the misuse of AI technology for creating non-consensual and potentially harmful content, raising important questions about the ethical boundaries and legal implications of deepfake technology.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/openai-sarah-silverman-lawsuit-2024-11