AI tool that copied actor’s ‘lustrous’ voice violated his rights, Tokyo court rules
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the AI (artificial intelligence) category. Published on September 30, 2026 • Originally reported by Justin McCurry in Tokyo. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the AI (artificial intelligence) category. Published on September 30, 2026 • Originally reported by Justin McCurry in Tokyo. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Kenjiro Tsuda wins case against TikTok account in landmark Japanese verdict to protect publicity rights
A court in Japan has ruled that the human voice has legal protection after a landmark case involving a well-known actor and a TikTok account that he claimed had cloned his “lustrous” baritone voice in its AI-generated videos.
Tokyo district court said on Wednesday that voices should enjoy the same protection as publicity rights, at the end of a closely watched legal action brought against TikTok by Kenjiro Tsuda – best known for voicing the character Kento Nanami in the anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
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