[1][2][3][4] This legislation distinguishes itself by adding penalties for copying a performer's voice without permission, a measure that addresses the sophisticated ability of AI to mimic public figures, including artists.

[10][11] TechNet, representing companies like OpenAI, Google and Amazon expressed their opposition in the hearing to the bill as drafted, asserting that the language was too broadly written and could have unintended consequences.

[2][1] The legislation received widespread support from the music industry, signaling a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to balance innovation with the protection of individual rights and creative integrity.

[9][12] Artists including Chris Janson and Luke Bryan appeared at the signing ceremony hosted at Robert's Western World to support the new law and commemorate its passing.

It was hoped by proponents to set a precedent for future legislative efforts both within and beyond Tennessee, offering a model for how states and potentially the federal government could address similar challenges.