Technology
Feb. 18, 2026
Former NPR host sues Google over AI voice tool
David L. Greene alleges Alphabet-owned Google unlawfully replicated his voice and persona in its NotebookLM product, violating his right of publicity.
The former host of NPR's "Morning Edition, who also hosts several podcasts, including KCRW's "Left, Right & Center," is suing Alphabet Inc.-owned Google LLC for creating an AI product that allows users to generate podcasts using David L. Greene's voice, manner of delivery and personality.
The complaint, filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, accuses Google of violating Greene's California statutory right of publicity and common law right of ...
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