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Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and image amid rise in AI deepfakes

April 28, 2026 / 12:06 PM EDT / CBS News

Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice and image amid rise in AI deepfakes

TL;DR

  • Taylor Swift's company filed three trademark applications to protect her voice and likeness.
  • Two applications cover her voice saying specific phrases, and one covers an image of her on stage with a guitar.
  • These trademarks are intended to protect against AI-generated deepfakes.
  • Intellectual property attorney Josh Gerben believes Swift's actions will encourage other celebrities to file similar trademarks.
  • Existing trademark laws may not fully address the challenges posed by sophisticated AI technologies.
  • Actor Matthew McConaughey previously filed to trademark his iconic line from 'Dazed and Confused'.