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Phys.org — Technology · September 27, 2026 · On the brief until October 11, 2026

Japanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloning

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Cloning a performer's voice without authorization

Japanese voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda sued TikTok over videos that used an AI imitation of his voice without permission. The Tokyo District Court must decide whether the platform was responsible for deleting the content under publicity rights. The ruling shows how courts apply unfair competition and personality guidelines to synthetic voices.

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Students can examine whether an AI imitation infringes a performer's publicity rights or counts as a generic voice hosted under free speech rules.

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