All Shook Up: The Rocky Road from Elvis to an AI-generated Country Song
Technology has reshaped how music is made, shared, and protected, raising urgent questions for originality, artistry, and intellectual property.
Join us for the inaugural JoAnn Taricani Lecture, a new lecture series established through a generous estate gift from Professor JoAnn Taricani to honor her legacy of scholarship, performance, and civic engagement.
Musicologist Judith Finell, expert witness in landmark copyright cases including "Blurred Lines," will explore tensions and opportunities in modern music creation, from digital sampling and social media to AI-generated music. The program will also touch on remedies and emerging policy, including the ELVIS Act.
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Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: 138. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.