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Legal Controversy Erupts in Egypt Over AI-Generated Voice of Umm Kulthum

Egyptian composer Amr Mostafa ignited a legal and ethical debate after releasing an AI-generated audio clip featuring the voice of legendary singer Umm Kulthum. The use of AI to recreate Kulthum’s voice without authorization from rights holders prompted criticism from her family and rights owners, highlighting challen…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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