Taylor Swift files trademarks for voice and image amid concern over AI misuse
2026-04-27 · AI (artificial intelligence) | The Guardian
Taylor Swift is now trademarking her own voice and image because apparently in 2026 you need legal paperwork to prove you're actually you. Her company filed three trademark applications to protect against AI misuse — because deepfakes and voice clones have made 'trust but verify' the new normal for celebrities. When even the biggest pop star on Earth has to lawyer up against digital doppelgangers, you know AI has truly gone too far.