Taylor Swift is stepping up the legal war on AI copycats
Taylor Swift is pursuing trademark protection for her voice phrases 'Hey, it’s Taylor Swift' and 'Hey, it’s Taylor' in a strategic move to combat AI-generated impersonations. While not explicitly stated, the filings are seen as a response to widespread AI misuse, including deepfakes and synthetic music. Legal experts note trademarks could help challenge 'confusingly similar' AI imitations, though success isn't guaranteed. The effort reflects a broader trend of celebrities using intellectual property law to protect against AI exploitation.
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AICloseAIPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AIEntertainmentCloseEntertainmentPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All EntertainmentPolicyClosePolicyPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All PolicyTaylor Swift is stepping up the legal war on AI copycatsTrademark applications filed by Taylor Swift could serve as another legal tool to combat AI fakes.Trademark applications filed by Taylor Swift could serve as another legal tool to combat AI fakes.by Emma RothCloseEmma RothNews WriterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Emma…
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