Taylor Swift files trademarks for voice and image amid concern over AI misuse
Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications for her voice and image to protect against potential misuse by AI technologies. The applications include sound trademarks for specific phrases she uses and a trademark for a well-known image of her performing. This move follows similar actions by other celebrities, highlighting growing concerns over unauthorized use of likenesses in the age of AI.
- ▪Taylor Swift's company filed three trademark applications on April 24, 2026.
- ▪Two of the applications are sound trademarks for phrases she commonly uses.
- ▪The third application seeks to trademark a specific photograph of her performing on stage.
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Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium, London, on her Eras tour in 2024. Photograph: Scott A Garfitt/Invision/APView image in fullscreenTaylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium, London, on her Eras tour in 2024. Photograph: Scott A Garfitt/Invision/APTaylor SwiftTaylor Swift files trademarks for voice and image amid concern over AI misuseThe singer’s company filed three applications on Friday after Matthew McConaughey launched similar strategyOwen MyersMon 27 Apr 2026 12.18 EDTLast modified on Mon 27 Apr 2026 14.43 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTaylor Swift has filed applications to trademark her voice and image in a move seemingly designed to protect against AI misuse.On 24 April, Swift’s company TAS Rights Management filed three trademark applications, Variety reports.
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