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Matthew McConaughey Secures Trademarks Against Unauthorized AI Use

1/14/2026

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Matthew McConaughey, the actor, filed trademark applications to protect his likeness and voice from unauthorized AI use.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved eight trademarks, including his catchphrase "alright, alright, alright."
McConaughey said he is not against AI but wants control over how his likeness is used.
He also calls for consent and attribution in AI content and notes the broader Hollywood concerns.

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Matthew McConaughey, the actor, filed trademark applications to protect his likeness and voice from unauthorized AI use.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved eight trademarks, including his catchphrase "alright, alright, alright."
McConaughey said he is not against AI but wants control over how his likeness is used.
He also calls for consent and attribution in AI content and notes the broader Hollywood concerns.