Unauthorized Use of Voices Constitutes Rights Infringement - Ministry of Justice Clarifies View, Including 'AI Covers'

ITmedia AI+ (Japan)·August 7, 2026·1 min read

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Japan's Ministry of Justice has stated that voices, including those of voice actors, can be legally protected rights due to the unauthorized use triggered by the spread of generative AI. They noted that AI-generated covers mimicking personal voices may also be subject to rights infringement.

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