Trump is facing a ‘wave of lawsuits’ after using AI likenesses of celebrities
Trump may have laughed when he did that posted the parody videobut his celebrity targets could be the ones who have the last laugh, after several legal experts spoke exclusively Radar the stars could file a lawsuit.
“Generally speaking, the celebrities portrayed in the video can file a complaint and demand that the post be removed,” the spokesperson said. Paul Menesentertainment and media lawyer. “This is because using their names, images and likenesses without their consent violates their right of publicity in California and the laws of several other states.”
And when it comes to a possible payout, intellectual property attorney Brandon Dorski said Trump had chosen a number of expensive celebrities to parody.
“The existence of the AI version of the stars is essentially a substitute for paying these stars, who are all respected actors and actresses, who could prove that they receive significant payments for their on-screen performances,” Dorsky said.
“The AI version used deprives the star of their typical income, which is a clear and obvious economic harm, in addition to any reputational damage or loss of employment that could come from the perceived liberal celebrity being associated with a message from Donald Trump.”
