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Japan Court Rules TikTok Liable in AI Voice Clone Case

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  • Kenjiro Tsuda sued TikTok over AI-generated videos that copy his baritone voice, verdict Wednesday.
  • The case is Japan’s first legal attempt to protect a voice from AI cloning.
  • TikTok argues the voice is generic and any likeness to Tsuda is subjective.
  • Yuko Sasaki and other actors launched the “No More” campaign against AI voice cloning.
  • Bin Shimada warned AI cloning could crush the industry and deter younger talent.