AI and Ethics Collide: A proposal to use artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of late actor Robin Williams has reignited a contentious debate around consent, legacy, and the ethical boundaries of generative AI. 11 Aug

Robin Williams Voice Recreation Proposal Sparks Backlash

As the development of AI technology accelerates... Experts in estate planning say being proactive with clients about their wishes and how they want their legacy handled can help prevent the creation of unwanted posthumous AI facsimiles. 04 Aug

Posthumous AI Avatars: Estate Planning Needs to Adapt

Disputes over intellectual property can escalate into legal battles if not addressed properly, potentially harming both the IP itself and family relationships. 26 May

Family Disputes Over Intellectual Property: Common Causes

Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Val Kilmer’s Digital Legacy 10 Apr

Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Val Kilmer’s Digital Legacy

March is Fraud Prevention Month and with reported cases of fraud rising, seniors are encouraged to increase their awareness of current scams and learn how they can protect themselves. 10 Mar

Cyber Scams: Fraud Prevention Resources for Canadian Seniors

Predictions for the Future of AI in Estate Planning 19 Feb

Predictions for the Future of AI in Estate Planning

Estate Planning Services: Has the AI Revolution Arrived? 13 Feb

Estate Planning Services: Has the AI Revolution Already Arrived?

As AI technology advances, Hollywood faces new challenges regarding posthumous performances. The rights to a deceased actor's likeness depend on state laws, contracts, and estate management, making AI recreations a legal gray area. 11 Feb

AI Resurrecting Deceased Actors: Laws Must Keep Pace

Courts could use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up probate, but digitizing documents and training a new AI model is labour intensive. 04 Feb

Could AI Speed Up Uncontested Probate Applications?

Suit claimed Dudesy podcast violated Carlin’s copyright, calling it ‘a casual theft of a great American artist’s work’... The lawsuit was one of the first in the US to focus on the legality of deepfakes imitating a celebrity’s likeness. 03 Apr

George Carlin’s Estate Settles Lawsuit Over “AI Doppelganger”

As generative AI brings dead celebrities back to life, we must rethink the rights of the deceased. Changes are due in privacy, consumer protection and property laws, University at Buffalo legal scholar Mark Bartholomew says... 24 Jan

Generative AI: Rethinking the Legal Rights of the Deceased

The potential artificial intelligence has to automate tasks and reduce costs will revolutionize the way we approach estate planning, making it more efficient and accessible. However, you can’t fully trust an AI bot with your estate plan and here’s why. 23 May

AI in Estate Planning: What Every Canadian Needs to Know