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Taylor Swift files new trademarks for her voice and image amid AI deepfake surge

International
Published on 27 April 2026
Taylor Swift files new trademarks for her voice and image amid AI deepfake surge

Her company trademarked both visuals and spoken phrases

Pop star Taylor Swift has filed new trademarks covering her voice and performing image, alongside specific spoken phrases. The filing comes as AI deepfakes and misuse of celebrity likenesses spread, raising the stakes for impersonation and unauthorized content. Swift’s move aims to add an extra legal layer against exploitation—potentially even before misuse escalates further.

  • Swift’s company filed trademarks for her voice and performing image
  • The filings also cover specific spoken phrases
  • It targets growing AI deepfake and likeness misuse risks
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