Taylor Swift Trademarks Voice, Image Amid AI Threats

0:00On April 27, Taylor Swift is stepping up her game against AI threats by filing trademarks for her voice and image. Her company dropped three applications with the U.S. Patent Trademark Office on Friday, April 24. These cover a photo of her rocking the era's tour stage plus soundmarks for her signature greetings. She's joining a trend in Hollywood where stars protect their likeness from tech gone wrong. Take Matthew McConaughey. He recently locked in aid trademarks for his Texan drawl and that famous line from Dazed and Confused. Fans and the industry have seen the dark side already. Early this year, ex hats of block searches for Swift after AI-generated, explicit images blew up online. Then Donald Trump posted fake picks, implying she backed his campaign, forcing her to call it out publicly. An intellectual property attorney first spotted these filings, highlighting the growing AI worries and entertainment. This team hasn't commented yet, but it's clear they're proactive. With AI advancing fast, more artists will likely trademark their bives to keep control

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