US EditionActor takes legal action to stop Albania's government from using her image for 'AI minister'
Anila Bisha alleges unauthorized use of her face and voice for AI minister Diella and seeks legal injunction and damages over personal data violation.
- Actor Bisha took legal action against Albania's government for using her image as an 'AI minister' without her consent.
- Bisha had signed a contract allowing her image to be used for the government's e-Albania platform, but not as an AI minister.
- The government filed a patent on Bisha's image and voice without informing her, affecting her ability to work.
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InternazionaleAlbanian actor sues government for using her image as "AI minister"
TIRANA, Feb 13 (Reuters) - An Albanian actor is suing the government for using her face and voice to create the avatar for an "AI minister" - a virtual member of the cabinet. Read full story
Edi Rama appointed Diella last year as a virtual minister created by Artificial Intelligence to oversee the awarding of government contracts as a step towards fighting corruption.
Actor takes legal action to stop Albania’s government from using her image for ‘AI minister’
Albania introduced what it called the world’s first artificial intelligence minister last year. Turns out she wasn’t entirely artificial — at least not her face and voice.
In September, the Albanian government unveiled Minister Diella, based on artificial intelligence and a digital avatar. The actress whose image was used believes that her image has been misused and is seeking a court injunction against its use.
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