The rise of artificial intelligence models able to quickly generate videos out of the slimmest of content have sparked concern from high-profile figures, celebrities and entertainers wondering: Will I end up as AI slop?
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Hoping for the law to catch up to AI models that are constantly updating and expanding is fruitless. But there are some laws that provide protection — if you happen to live in the right place.
It’s no coincidence that California, home to many of the technology companies investing in AI models and components, is one state that offers such protections. It has several statutes that allow you to pursue civil action for the unauthorized use of name, voice, signature, likeness or a photo under the AI Transparency Act. There’s also a post-mortem right to privacy that lasts 70 years after death.
“[California] has the most developed body of [AI protections] law [for individuals],” said Jeffrey Rosenthal, an attorney and partner in Blank Rome’s privacy, security and data protection group.
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"Protecting Your Likeness from AI: What You Need to Know," by Roger Cheng was published in The Wrap on November 6, 2025.