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Taylor Swift files several trademarks to protect voice and likeness from misuse
Taylor Swift has filed multiple trademark applications to protect her voice and likeness from misuse, particularly from artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes. The applications include two audio clips and one image, submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office. This legal action aims to prevent unauthorized use of her identity in various contexts, including advertising and political endorsements. Sources agree on the nature of the trademarks but differ slightly on the specifics of the applications (NBC News, New York Post, Reuters).
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Taylor Swift files several trademarks to protect voice and likeness from misuse
Taylor Swift filed multiple trademark applications to protect herself, her music, and her voice from artificial intelligence. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports on the legal action.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence. The applications were filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence.