In this tech podcast, Kassi Burns, an attorney and co-founder of All Your Data, welcomes Veronika Macurová Křížová, an IP lawyer with an international background who holds a doctorate from Charles University in Prague and a Master of Laws from UC Berkeley in California. Veronika is a member of the U.S. Department of State & Atlantic Council's AI Connect II program. She specializes in AI, Law & Ethics with a focus on copyright and personality rights and is frequent AI speaker and consultant. Veronika helps bridge the gap between legal aspects of AI, media and creative fields such as film, performing arts, fashion, visual arts, interactive entertainment, and education.

Kassi & Veronika discuss the complex topic of post-mortem personality rights in the context of AI and deepfakes. They explore the different perspectives and interests of creatives, influencers, and the general public in relation to the use of synthetic media. They also touch on the challenges of regulating AI and the need for clear laws and policies. The conversation addresses the ethical, legal, and psychological implications of creating AI avatars and the potential benefits and risks they pose. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of digital agency and the importance of understanding and protecting our digital assets and rights.

Key Episode Takeaways:

• Post-mortem personality rights in the context of AI and deepfakes is a complex and evolving topic.
• There are different perspectives and interests among creatives, influencers, and the general public when it comes to the use of synthetic media.
• Regulating AI and deepfakes poses challenges, and clear laws and policies are needed to address the ethical, legal, and psychological implications.
• Creating AI avatars has the potential to provide benefits such as companionship and preserving memories, but it also carries risks and raises questions about consent and control.
• Understanding and protecting our digital assets and rights, including post-mortem, is becoming increasingly important in the digital age.

Sound Bites

• "Deepfakes and the creation of hyper realistic AI avatars raise new conceptual legal issues."
• "The tide is changing, and lawmakers are realizing the need to address post-mortem personality rights."
• "The tension between free speech and the potential harm of deepfakes creates interesting legal challenges."

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Episode Links:

• Veronika's LinkedIn Account: Veronika Macurová Křížová | LinkedIn
• Kassi's LinkedIn Account: Kassi Burns | LinkedIn
• Kassi's Website: Kassi Burns – illuminating all your data