Reading is Fundamental Recap Ep 10: Sarah Silverman is Suing While Kat Von D is Getting Sued. Anyone Else Popping Wood?

September 20, 2023
AJ SLOAN

Law & Order SVU? More like Law & Order LGBTQ. With another week comes another installment of Reading is Fundamental. Get ready for an intriguing (and perhaps arousing) lesson in law from our legal eagles extraordinaire, the sensationally sassy legal duo, none other than Dextra DeNovo and Blue Bailey! It's time to dive into another episode of Reading is Fundamental, the podcast where we get nose-deep into news and entertainment law, all served with a fabulously queer spin. In these tumultuous times, we need all the legal wisdom our LGBTQ+ fam and gender-nonconforming niblings have to offer. So, everyone, zip those lips and perk up those pricks… I mean ears – class is in session, babes! Special thanks to Daddy Fleshbot for the sponsorship. We couldn’t have done it without you!

In Our favorite legally queer podcast’s most recent episode, Dextra and Blue discuss Sarah Silverman v. ChatGPT. In this controversial case, the renowned comedian and actress recently filed a lawsuit against the creators of Chat GPT, alleging copyright infringement and unauthorized use of her likeness. In her complaint, Silverman claims that the AI-powered chatbot, which utilizes her distinctive comedic style and persona, has been generating content without her consent and without proper compensation (we’ve all seen Black Mirror and know which direction this is going in). This legal action has sparked a broader conversation about the boundaries of AI-generated content and the rights of public figures in the digital age. The lawsuit is being closely watched for its potential implications on the evolving intersection of technology, entertainment, and intellectual property rights. Check out this week’s ‘cast for more in-depth coverage.

In other news, the talented tattoo maven Kat Von D is finding herself in a bit of a sharp situation. Kat's currently facing a lawsuit for copyright infringement, so much of those going around these days. It all centers around her incredibly detailed Miles Davis tattoo, which, as it turns out, might have struck a bit too many chords with the original artist. The lawsuit alleges that Kat inked up her client's skin with an uncanny resemblance to the iconic Miles Davis album cover art, all without the original artist's blessing. It's a creative clash that's turning the world of tattoos into a real head-scratcher. This case isn't just about art; it's about the blurred intersection of copyright law and body art. Still curious? Dextra's got the deetz on Von D.

Check out the full episode and audio of Reading is Fundamental below! As always, our legal experts, Dextra DeNovo and Blue Bailey, serve up the tea with style and class... I mean sass. Stay tuned for more legal insights and queer perspectives in our next episode. Until next time, keep those heads down and ears perked, folks.

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