Tech April 28, 2026 2 min read The Verge EN

Taylor Swift is stepping up the legal war on AI copycats

Taylor Swift is pursuing legal action to trademark two signature phrases, aiming to curb AI-generated imitations of her voice. This move highlights ongoing challenges as celebrities seek to protect their identity amid advancing technology. AI-assisted, human-reviewed.

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Taylor Swift is pursuing legal action to trademark two signature phrases, aiming to curb AI-generated imitations of her voice. This move highlights ongoing challenges as celebrities seek to protect their identity amid advancing technology. AI-assisted, human-reviewed.

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