Current:Home > ScamsGeorge Carlin is coming back to life in new AI-generated comedy special-DB Wealth Institute B2 Expert Reviews
George Carlin is coming back to life in new AI-generated comedy special
View Date:2024-12-23 16:57:37
George Carlin died over 15 years ago, but a new artificial intelligence-generated comedy special is bringing the legend back to life.
The AI icon is true to form with an inflammatory set featuring opinions on Trump, trans Americans, reality TV and tech. The hourlong comedy special from Dudesy features an AI spin on Carlin's takes on current events. Dudesy is an AI comedy platform from Mad TV alum Will Sasso and podcaster Chad Kultgen.
"For the next hour I'll be doing my best George Carlin impersonation just like a human being would. I tried to capture his iconic style to tackle the topics I think the comedy legend would be talking about today," a YouTube description written by AI reads.
It's unclear if Carlin's family is involved in the project. USA TODAY reached out to representatives for Carlin's estate for comment.
During the stand-up special, Dudesy clarifies that Dudesy's recreation is not the real Carlin and the content was created in the same way a human impressionist would.
“I listened to all of George Carlin’s material and did my best to imitate his voice, cadence and attitude,” the AI impression said at the start of the set.
In April, NFL legend Tom Brady threatened to sue the pair of comedians behind Dudesy after an AI-generated comedy special featuring the former Buccaneers quarterback telling jokes, according to reports from CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated.
George Carlin's'stuff' Headed to National Comedy Center in 2016
The AI impression of Carlin also tackled the sensitive issue of gun rights activists' intersection with transgender Americans.
“They say trans people make up such a small percentage of the population, that they shouldn't get to have any input in legislation, even laws that will directly affect their communities and lives. Funny how that same argument doesn't apply to members of the NRA,” the AI-generated impression said.
Dudesy also tackled billionaires, throwing shade at tech titans such as Tesla founder Elon Musk.
“I'd just like to say that as much as I think billionaires are destroying the fabric of society with unchecked greed and blatant self-interest at the expense of basic human rights for everyone else, it is a little strange to me that people get mad at them. People are the ones who gave them the money in the first place," the AI Carlin said.
Everything from the special's title, "I'm Glad I'm Dead," to the subject matter featuring Carlin's famed social commentary mimics the essence of the late controversial comedy star. Carlin died in 2008 of heart failure.
In 2009, a posthumous autobiography from Carlin titled "Last Words," was published. The memoir explored his rough childhood in an Irish Catholic neighborhood in New York, "rocky" 36-year marriage and rise to comedy fame.
veryGood! (5)
Related
- What Happened to Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone Character? John Dutton’s Fate Revealed
- Selena Gomez Reveals She's Had Botox After Clapping Back at a Critic
- Oregon’s top court hears arguments in suit filed by GOP senators seeking reelection after boycott
- Pennsylvania passes laws to overhaul probation system, allow courts to seal more criminal records
- Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at MTV Europe Music Awards: 'He brought so much joy'
- 62% of Americans say this zero-interest payment plan should be against the law
- Arkansas board suspends corrections secretary, sues over state law removing ability to fire him
- Former Turkish soccer team president gets permanent ban for punching referee
- Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger welcome their first son together
- Vodka, doughnuts and a side of fries: DoorDash releases our favorite orders of 2023
Ranking
- Appeals Court Affirms Conviction of Everglades Scientist Accused of Stealing ‘Trade Secrets’
- Nature Got a More Prominent Place at the Table at COP28
- AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
- Theme weddings: Couples can set their love ablaze at Weeded Bliss
- 'Climate change is real': New York parks employee killed as historic drought fuels blazes
- Running is great exercise, but many struggle with how to get started. Here are some tips.
- Ohio clinics want abortion ban permanently struck down in wake of constitutional amendment passage
- Shooting of Palestinian college students came amid spike in gun violence in Vermont
Recommendation
-
Powerball winning numbers for Nov. 13 drawing: Jackpot rises to $113 million
-
Does driving or grocery shopping make you anxious? Your eyes may be the problem.
-
Laura Dern Weighs In on Big Little Lies Season 3 After Nicole Kidman’s Announcement
-
Youngkin pledges to seek mental health legislation in honor of Irvo Otieno
-
Monument erected in Tulsa for victims of 1921 Race Massacre
-
Liberian-flagged cargo ship hit by projectile from rebel-controlled Yemen, set ablaze, official says
-
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
-
Who is Easton Stick? What to know about the Chargers QB replacing injured Justin Herbert
Like
- 5-year-old boy who went missing while parent was napping is found dead near Oregon home, officials say
- Kentucky governor renews pitch for higher teacher pay, universal pre-K as legislative session looms
- Congress departs without deal on Ukraine aid and border security, but Senate plans to work next week