Legal Rights of 'Voice' Explicitly Stated, Clarifying Civil Responsibility for Unauthorized Use in Generative AI

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

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The Japanese Ministry of Justice has officially stated that the 'voice' of voice actors is legally protected, addressing the unauthorized use of famous individuals' images in generative AI. The guidelines include specific examples of rights infringement and caution service providers and users of generative AI.

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