Japan weighs legal safeguards for voices, likenesses as AI misuse grows
By Toko Sekiguchi ( October 14, 2026, 09:22 GMT | Insight) -- Japan is considering legislative changes to protect voices and likenesses against unauthorized use, as AI makes it easier to imitate performers and reproduce their images, including those of people who are not widely recognized.Japan is considering legislative changes to protect voices and likenesses against unauthorized use, as AI makes it easier to imitate performers and reproduce their images, including those of people who are not widely recognized....
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