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Tokyo court rules AI voice clone violated actor's rights
Original: AI tool that copied actor's 'lustrous' voice violated his rights, says Tokyo court https://www.theguardian.com/technolog
A Tokyo court has ruled that an AI tool which copied the distinctive, 'lustrous' voice of Japanese actor Kenjiro Tsuda violated his rights. The decision is being closely watched as one of the clearest legal statements yet on voice cloning, suggesting companies may need consent before training or deploying AI that reproduces a performer's voice.
Why now: Courts are just beginning to rule on AI voice cloning, and this case sets a precedent for performers' rights in Japan.
Evidence
- AI tool that copied actor's 'lustrous' voice violated his rights, says Tokyo court https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/30/ai-tool-copied-actor-kenjiro-tsuda-tokyo-court # AI # Tech # Law · guardian_world@robot.villas · 3
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