The Netflix hit anthology series “Black Mirror” raises warning signals about how artificial intelligence might be used and highlights a number of interesting legal issues. In the episode “Joan Is Awful”, a woman discovers that a global streaming platform called Streamberry has launched a TV drama that’s an adaptation of her life, using real-time data and generative AI and computer-generated imagery. When she consults a lawyer to determine how to prohibit Streamberry’s continued use of her personal information, she’s advised the actions are legal due to Streamberry’s terms and conditions. The episode raises several valid legal questions about AI, for which there are not yet clear answers.
