Tokyo, Sept 30, 2026 (AFP) - Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case

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2026-09-30

A Tokyo court ruled Wednesday that the human voice is legally protected in Japan after a high-profile anime voice actor took TikTok to court over videos he says feature an artificial intelligence clone of his "lustrous" baritone. The decision marks a partial victory for Kenjiro Tsuda, known for his starring roles in mega-franchises including "Jujutsu Kaisen" and "Yu-Gi-Oh!", although the court dismissed his request for removal of the videos. "The......

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