The late George Carlin is widely regarded as one of the best comedians of all time. And this week, the entertainer—who died in 2008—got an unexpected turn in the public eye with an hour-long YouTube special called George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead.
While some might assume the special consists of highlights from Carlin’s long and illustrious career, it is instead an impersonation generated by something he never had to contend with: artificial intelligence. And it has Carlin’s daughter and many of his fans seething.
