Taylor Swift files to trademark voice, likeness to fight deepfakes
Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake technology. This move is aimed at preventing unauthorized use of her identity in AI-generated videos and audio. The applications include two audio clips and one image of the pop star.
- ▪Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for her voice and likeness.
- ▪The trademarks aim to combat deepfake videos and audio created by AI.
- ▪This action reflects growing concerns over the misuse of celebrity identities in digital media.
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- ▪ Taylor Swift files trademarks for voice and image amid concern over AI misuse — the Guardian
- ▪ Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and likeness in the age of AI — Cbsnews
- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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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Taylor Swift files to trademark voice, likeness to fight deepfakesReutersPublished April 28, 2026Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications on Friday 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.ReutersPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularIsrael says Hamas military chief killed in air strike on GazaVideo1:40ISIS second in command killed by U.S.
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