Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case
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Key Points:
- A Tokyo court recognized the legal right to one's voice for the first time in Japan, ruling in favor of voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda who sued TikTok over unauthorized AI-generated clones of his voice.
- Tsuda, known for his roles in popular anime like "Jujutsu Kaisen," argued that a TikTok account used an AI version of his distinctive voice without permission to attract viewers and profit.
- The court deemed the unauthorized use an infringement of publicity rights, highlighting that a human voice symbolizes individual personality similar to a portrait.
- Although the court dismissed Tsuda's request to delete the videos since the account was already closed, the ruling marks a significant precedent amid rising concerns over AI voice cloning in Japan's voice acting industry.
- The case reflects broader global issues, as companies like OpenAI have faced backlash over AI-generated voices resembling those of famous actors without consent.
