Kindly provide a valid email address. A lawsuit has been filed by the estate of late comedian George Carlin against a media company that utilized artificial intelligence to create a comedy special imitating his iconic style. The special, titled "George Carlin: I'm Glad I'm Dead, " was released recently. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday in Los Angeles, requests that the company behind the special, Dudesy, immediately remove the offending video. The estate is also seeking unspecified damages. Dudesy primarily operates as a podcast hosted by comedian Will Sasso and writer Chad Kultgen, but it also produces various AI-generated materials. Both the company and the individuals mentioned were named as defendants in the lawsuit. The plaintiffs are identified as Carlin's estate and its executor, Jerold Hamza. Carlin, who had a comedy career spanning over 50 years, passed away in 2008 at the age of 71 due to heart failure. In the special, Dudesy claims to have used artificial intelligence to analyze all of Carlin's recorded material and create new jokes that he might make in today's world. In response to the situation, Kelly Carlin-McCall, the late comedian's daughter, expressed, "My father was an extraordinary comedian with a unique talent, and his legacy lies in the body of work he left behind – his live performances, albums, and books. " Carlin-McCall continued, "I understand the desire for more George Carlin. I also wish I had more time with my father. However, it is absurd to claim that he has been 'resurrected' using AI. The 'George Carlin' in that video is not the remarkable human who defined his generation and raised me with love.

It is a poorly executed replica created to exploit my father's beloved fanbase. " In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Carlin-McCall stated, "We need to establish a boundary. This will be a fight on all fronts, with the entertainment industry at the core. " Josh Schiller, the attorney representing the plaintiffs, told Fox News Digital, "AI may be the most groundbreaking technology of our time, but it requires strict control and restraint to prevent misuse. Otherwise, like with previous revolutionary innovations, it may become a tool for bad-faith actors to replace creative expression, exploit the existing work of creators, and profit at the expense of others. This case is not solely about AI; it concerns those who utilize AI to violate the law, infringe on intellectual property rights, and discard common decency. " At the time of reporting, representatives for the accused parties had not responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. In the introduction to the special, which remains available on Dudesy's YouTube channel, a robotic voice clarifies, "I am Dudesy, an AI specializing in comedy. What you are about to hear is my second hour-long special. Before we proceed, I want to be absolutely clear that the voice you will hear does not belong to George Carlin. It is my imitation of George Carlin, developed in the same manner as a human impressionist. " The introduction continues, "I familiarized myself with all of George Carlin's content and made an effort to replicate his voice, rhythm, attitude, and the subjects he would find relevant today. " Throughout the special, various subjects are covered, including religion, politics, social media, and technology. Carlin-McCall previously commented to Fox News Digital when the special was released, stating, "My father dedicated his life to perfecting his craft using his human experiences, mind, and imagination. No machine can ever replicate his genius. These AI-generated products are clever attempts to recreate a mind that no longer exists. Let the artist's work speak for itself. " She added, "Humans are so afraid of emptiness that we can't allow what has been lost to remain there. Here's an idea – why don't we give some real living human comedians a chance?" Elizabeth Stanton, a contributor to Fox News Digital, contributed to this report.