NewzA Japanese court has ruled that a human voice is protected under publicity rights in a case involving the unauthorized use of artificial intelligence. The legal action was initiated by anime voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda, who sued TikTok over videos that allegedly featured an AI-generated clone of his voice. The court's decision establishes a legal precedent regarding the protection of an individual's vocal identity against AI-driven replication. This ruling marks a significant development in Japan's approach to intellectual property and personality rights in the era of generative AI.
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