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Lionel Richie seeks voice trademark amid AI cloning fears

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Singer Lionel Richie has filed for trademarks on the sound of his voice, including specific lyrics from his hit songs, to protect against AI voice cloning. This move follows similar actions by artists like Taylor Swift and actors such as Matthew McConaughey, who are increasingly using legal avenues to safeguard their identities from unauthorized AI generation. While trademarking sounds is rare and faces legal challenges, these efforts highlight growing concerns among artists about the potential for AI to infringe on their rights and cause reputational damage. AI

IMPACT Artists are exploring legal avenues like trademarking their voices to combat unauthorized AI cloning and protect their likeness.

RANK_REASON Artists are using existing legal tools like trademarks in novel ways to address AI-related issues, rather than a new AI product or core AI research.

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Lionel Richie seeks voice trademark amid AI cloning fears

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Lionel Richie Is Trademarking the Sound of His Voice: ‘Hello, Is It Me You’re Looking For?’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.bill board.com/pro/lionel-richie-

    Lionel Richie Is Trademarking the Sound of His Voice: ‘Hello, Is It Me You’re Looking For?’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.bill board.com/pro/lionel-richie-is-trademarking-the-sound-of-his-voice/

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