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Stolen Songs and Synthetic Voices: Who Owns What?
The creative world is pushing back. From Hollywood actors demanding compensation for AI’s use of their likeness and voices, to a former employee of Eminem facing charges for stealing and selling unreleased tracks, questions of ownership and digital rights are taking center stage. As technology reshapes the entertainment industry, legal protections—and violations—are under sharper scrutiny than ever. Here's what these stories could mean for artists, studios, and the future of intellectual property.
ChaseLawyers Newsletter
March 25, 2025
Hi there,
In this edition, we’re exploring two headline-making stories that highlight the growing tension between technology and intellectual property in entertainment.
First, a group of Hollywood stars is urging Donald Trump and other policymakers to support new legislation that would force AI companies to compensate artists when using their voices, images, or creative work. As generative AI tools become more advanced, performers are demanding clearer protections—and payment—for their likenesses.
Meanwhile, in the music world, a former employee of Eminem has been charged with stealing and selling unreleased tracks online. The case raises serious concerns about internal security, digital theft, and the long-term impact of leaks on an artist’s career and revenue.
Hollywood Demands Compensation for AI Use of Likeness and Voice
A growing number of Hollywood actors and artists are calling for legal reforms to ensure they’re compensated when AI models use their voices, faces, or performances. The group is urging former President Donald Trump—and other political leaders—to support legislation that would require AI companies to pay for training on copyrighted material. As synthetic media becomes increasingly realistic, the entertainment industry is facing a critical moment: without clear regulations, performers risk losing control over how their identity is used, replicated, and monetized.
Eminem’s Former Employee Charged in Unreleased Music Theft Case
In a high-profile case shaking the music world, a former employee of Eminem has been charged with stealing and selling unreleased songs. The individual allegedly accessed private files and profited from leaks that quickly spread online. Beyond the criminal charges, the case underscores growing concerns about internal security breaches, especially in an age where digital files can be copied and distributed instantly. For artists and labels, it’s a stark reminder of the need to protect intellectual property at every level—from recording studio to hard drive.
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 Hollywood stars urge Trump to make AI pay for using their work Actors are calling for legislation that would require AI companies to pay for using their voices and likenesses. As generative AI tools become more advanced, performers demand stronger legal protections to maintain control over their identity and creative work. |  Eminem's former employee charged with stealing and selling rapper's unreleased music |
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