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In Major AI Deal, YouTube Teams With CAA to Give Celebrities Control Over Likenesses

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Alex WeprinDecember 17, 2024 • 6:00 PM
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YouTube partners with CAA to give celebrities unprecedented control over their digital likenesses, revolutionizing talent rights in the AI-powered entertainment landscape.
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  • CAA CEO Bryan Lourd praised the deal, stating it aligns with the agency's goal of building a 'responsible AI ecosystem' that protects artists and unlocks new creative possibilities.
  • YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says the platform will work with CAA to ensure artists maintain creative control over their likeness as AI tech becomes more prevalent, marking a significant step in the industry's AI future.
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Bryan Lourd, Neal Mohan, Sam Altman, Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Scarlett Johansson, CAA, YouTube, Google, OpenAI, Deep Voodoo, New Enterprise Associates, South Park
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