Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI

Apr 28, 2026 · 4:06 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 27 views

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Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI

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Taylor Swift has filed for trademarks on her voice and likeness to protect herself from potential misuse by artificial intelligence. The applications include her voice saying specific phrases and an image of her performing. This move is seen as a proactive step in response to the rise of AI-generated deepfakes.

Key facts

▪Taylor Swift filed three trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
▪The trademarks cover her voice saying specific phrases and an image of her on stage.
▪Intellectual property experts believe this trend will lead to more celebrities seeking similar protections.

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Centre · 9

▪ Taylor Swift files trademarks for voice and image amid concern over AI misuse — the Guardian
▪ Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Voice and Image to Protect From AI — TODAY.com
▪ Taylor Swift wants to trademark her voice and image. What will it mean for AI? — Mashable
▪ Taylor Swift files to trademark voice, likeness to fight deepfakes — The Globe and Mail
▪ WATCH: Taylor Swift files to trademark voice, image amid AI misuse — ABC News: Top Stories
▪ Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes — All News
▪ Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness — NBC News Top Stories
▪ Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns — BBC News
▪ Taylor Swift wants to trademark her voice and likeness. Will others follow suit? — The Sydney Morning Herald

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Original publisher	Cbsnews
Canonical URL	https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-swift-ai-voice-likeness-trademark/
Publication time	Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:06:23 -0400
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MoneyWatch Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and image amid rise in AI deepfakes .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Megan Cerullo, Megan Cerullo Reporter, MoneyWatch Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. Read Full Bio Megan Cerullo, Emily Pandise, Jo Ling Kent Jo Ling Kent Senior Business and Technology Correspondent Journalist Jo Ling Kent joined CBS News in July 2023 as the senior business and technology correspondent for CBS News.

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