Pop superstar Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications for two audio clips and an image of herself to protect her voice and likeness from AI-generated deepfakes. These filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office aim to create a legal perimeter against unauthorized AI mimicry, which current copyright and publicity laws may not fully address. This move follows similar applications by actor Matthew McConaughey and highlights the growing legal challenges posed by AI's ability to clone voices and images. AI
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IMPACT Sets a precedent for celebrities using trademark law to protect against AI-generated likeness and voice misuse.
RANK_REASON Celebrity files for trademark protection against AI deepfakes, a novel application of existing IP law.