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foxnews.comai44 days ago
Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey File Trademarks for Voice and Likeness
Actor Matthew McConaughey has received U.S. trademark registrations for his image, voice and catchphrases. Singer Taylor Swift has filed applications for trademarks covering her name, voice and likeness. The moves are part of efforts by some celebrities to address unauthorized us…
rte.ieai52 days ago
Taylor Swift Files Trademarks for Voice, Image with USPTO
Taylor Swift's company submitted applications for two sound trademarks covering her voice and one visual trademark depicting her on stage. The filings, made on April 24, come amid past instances of AI misuse involving her likeness. Similar protections were recently secured by act…
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Semaforbusiness54 days agoUpdated
Taylor Swift Files Trademarks for Voice and Image to Protect Against AI Misuse
Taylor Swift's company submitted three trademark applications to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 24, 2026, covering her voice and a stage image. The move aims to safeguard against artificial intelligence deepfakes, following similar actions by actor Matthew McConaug…
Nbc Newsai55 days ago
Taylor Swift Files Trademarks for Voice Clips and Image to Protect Likeness
Taylor Swift's company submitted three trademark applications to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 24, 2026, covering audio clips of her voice and a promotional photograph. The filings aim to safeguard her voice and image amid rising AI concerns. Similar protections w…
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iQIYI Faces Backlash in China Over AI Actor Likeness Platform
Chinese streaming service iQIYI encountered criticism after introducing a platform that allows the use of actors' likenesses in AI-generated content. More than 100 celebrities have joined the initiative, as announced by a senior executive at a Beijing conference. The development…