The Ministry of Justice Clarifies that Celebrities' Voices are Protected by 'Publicity Rights' to Address Unauthorized Use by Generative AI

yomiuri.co.jp·August 7, 2026·1 min read

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The Japanese Ministry of Justice has issued guidelines stating that the voices of celebrities are protected under publicity rights. This aims to clarify responsibilities regarding the unauthorized use of these voices by generative AI technologies.

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