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AI Summary
SB3325 amends the Right of Publicity Act, defining AI terms and expanding rights for recording artists.
Business Impact
If you use AI in publicity, ensure compliance with new definitions or face liability.
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What This Means
SB3325 amends Illinois' Right of Publicity Act, introducing definitions for 'artificial intelligence' and 'generative artificial intelligence.' It expands enforcement rights for recording artists and establishes liability for those facilitating violations with knowledge.
Key Provisions
- Defines 'artificial intelligence' and 'generative artificial intelligence' (765 ILCS 1075/5)
- Changes definitions of 'commercial purpose' and 'identity' (765 ILCS 1075/5)
- Grants additional enforcement rights to recording artists (765 ILCS 1075/20)
- Establishes liability for facilitating violations with knowledge (765 ILCS 1075/20)
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 27)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Adriane Johnson D | Sponsor | SD-030 |
| Ann Gillespie D | Sponsor | SD-027 |
| Celina Villanueva D | Sponsor | SD-012 |
| Christopher Belt D | Sponsor | SD-057 |
| Dale Fowler R | Sponsor | SD-059 |
Amendments (1)
Senate Amendment 001
Pending
2024-03-04
Compliance Checklist
Review AI applications for compliance with the Right of Publicity Act.
Who: Businesses using AI in publicity.
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
Who: Businesses using AI in publicity.
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Legal consequences for non-compliance.
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Full Legal Analysis
SB3325 proposes amendments to the Illinois Right of Publicity Act, specifically addressing the use of artificial intelligence in publicity contexts. The bill introduces definitions for 'artificial intelligence' as systems that can make predictions or decisions, and 'generative artificial intelligence' as systems producing human-like content. It expands the definition of 'commercial purpose' to include the use of simulated identities in sound recordings or audiovisual works. The bill grants additional enforcement rights and remedies to recording artists, allowing them or their contractual partners to enforce rights related to their audio performances. Furthermore, it establishes liability for individuals who materially contribute to or facilitate violations of the Act, provided they have reason to know of such violations. The bill does not specify the exact nature of the remedies or penalties for non-compliance.
Official Source
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