Faux Real: Deepfakes Meet IP Law

Read this practice note explaining key IP issues associated with deepfakes, including potential claims under copyright, trademark, right of publicity, and tort law. Understand the current legislative and regulatory landscape as well as jurisdictional differences. Deepfakes, powered by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI), create highly realistic and deceptive media. This note provides valuable insights into navigating the complexities associated with protecting your client’s IP in an evolving legal environment.

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