**Viral News Snippet: "Adam Carolla Exposes Hollywood’s Secret ‘AI Clone’ Contract – Claims Dead Comedians Are Being ‘Resurrected’ Without Consent"**
**Claim:** Comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla is sounding the alarm over a new Hollywood trend he calls "digital grave robbing." In a fiery 12-minute solo rant on his podcast, Carolla claims major studios are quietly inserting clauses into legacy contracts allowing them to create "AI clones" of deceased comedians—using their voice, likeness, and even unreleased stand-up material—without family approval.
**What’s Real?** Carolla did dedicate the October 24 episode of *The Adam Carolla Show* to "AI in Comedy," criticizing the SAG-AFTRA deal for allowing "digital replicas" of background actors. He repeatedly referenced the legal battles over George Carlin’s AI-generated special and Robin Williams’ voice.
**What’s Fake?** He never claimed to have a physical "secret contract" or that any specific comedian was currently being cloned. The "secret clause" narrative was heavily dramatized for comedic effect. No studio has confirmed such a universal clause.
**Verdict:** **MISLEADING.** Carolla’s rant is real, but the "secret contract" claim is exaggerated clickbait. The AI threat to comedians is real—but the story you’re hearing is a parody of legitimate concerns.