Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns
Summary
Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and image in the United States to prevent misuse by artificial intelligence (AI). She submitted three trademark requests, including a photo from her Eras Tour and audio clips of her voice from album promotions.Key Facts
- Taylor Swift filed three trademark applications in the US for her voice and image.
- One trademark application uses a photo of Swift performing on her Eras Tour.
- Two applications cover audio clips of Swift saying "Hey, it's Taylor" and "Hey, it's Taylor Swift."
- The trademarks aim to stop AI from creating fake versions of her voice and image.
- AI-generated deepfake images and videos of Swift have appeared in recent years.
- Actor Matthew McConaughey also filed similar trademark requests to protect his voice and image.
- Trademark law may allow Swift to take legal action against confusingly similar AI copies.
- The photo used in the trademark shows Swift on stage with a pink guitar and a colorful outfit.
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