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Japanese anime voice actor sues TikTok over AI voice clone
Original: A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has sued TikTok over videos he says feature an AI clone of his "lustrous" bari
A prominent Japanese anime voice actor has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the platform hosts videos that use an AI-generated clone of his distinctive baritone voice without his consent. The case is drawing attention to the use of voice actors' voices in AI training and generation, a growing concern in Japan's anime industry, and could set a precedent for performers' rights over their vocal likeness.
Why now: The lawsuit highlights mounting tensions between performers and AI companies over unauthorized cloning of voices.
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Evidence
- A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has sued TikTok over videos he says feature an AI clone of his "lustrous" baritone. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/… · thejapantimes · 4
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