Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Voice and Image to Protect From AI
Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications to protect her voice and image from unauthorized use in AI-generated content. The filings include two audio phrases and a visual image of her holding a pink guitar. These moves aim to prevent deepfakes and synthetic media misuse. The applications were submitted through her company in late April 2026.
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CopiedTaylor Swift is proactively moving to ensure her voice and likeness are protected from deepfakes and other AI misuse. Swift’s company filed three applications last week, including two audio trademarks for “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and another for “Hey, it’s Taylor,” as well as a third filing for a visual trademark covering a photo of Swift holding a pink guitar. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.April 28, 2026
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