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Matthew McConaughey Registers Trademarks to Shield Image and Voice from AI Exploitation

Oscar-winning actor pioneers trademark strategy to prevent unauthorized AI-generated use of his likeness and catchphrase

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Matthew McConaughey has taken the unprecedented step of trademarking his image, voice, and iconic catchphrase to combat unauthorized artificial intelligence (AI) use. Registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office, these trademarks aim to establish clear ownership and consent boundaries amid rising AI-generated de…
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Matthew McConaughey Registers Trademarks to Shield Image and Voice from AI Exploitation Matthew McConaughey has taken the unprecedented step of trademarking his image, voice, and iconic catchphrase to combat unauthorized artificial intelligence (AI) use. Registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office,... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/matthew-mcconaughey-registers-trademarks-to-shield-image-and-voice-from-ai-exploitation

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