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Kenjiro Tsuda Sues TikTok Over AI Voice Cloning in Japan's First Celebrity Deepfake Case

Kenjiro Tsuda, the Japanese voice actor behind Yu-Gi-Oh's Seto Kaiba and Jujutsu Kaisen's Kento Nanami, filed a lawsuit against TikTok alleging 188 videos feature AI-generated recreations of his distinctive voice. The case, filed in November 2025 with the Tokyo District Court, marks Japan's first legal action against unauthorized use of a celebrity's AI-cloned voice and could set precedent for the voice acting industry.

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Kenjiro Tsuda Sues TikTok Over AI Voice Cloning in Japan's First Celebrity Deepfake Case

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Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar announced by family, sparking debate over recreating deceased celebrities

Sharon and Jack Osbourne unveiled plans for an AI-powered hologram of the late heavy metal icon at Licensing Expo 2026. The digital recreation will use Ozzy's voice and image to interact with fans in real-time through Proto Luma units launching this summer. While the family insists the project honors his legacy, critics question the ethics of commercializing deceased celebrities through AI technology.

Entertainment3 sources

Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar announced by family, sparking debate over recreating deceased celebrities

Entertainment3 sources

Barnes & Noble CEO's stance on AI-generated books triggers backlash from authors and readers

Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt sparked controversy by stating the bookseller won't ban AI-written books as long as they're labeled. The comments drew swift backlash from authors and readers who view AI technology as built on stolen writing. Daunt later clarified that Barnes & Noble actively excludes AI-generated books from its catalogue, calling it a 'straightforward rejection.'

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Barnes & Noble CEO's stance on AI-generated books triggers backlash from authors and readers

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AI recreate voices of dead pilots from crash docs, forcing NTSB to suspend public database access

Internet users employed AI tools to re-create dead pilots' voices from the fatal UPS flight 2976 crash using publicly available spectrograms. The National Transportation Safety Board suspended access to its accident investigation database after the AI-generated audio circulated online, raising urgent questions about privacy protections in an era where federal law meets rapidly advancing technology.

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AI recreate voices of dead pilots from crash docs, forcing NTSB to suspend public database access

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Author caught using AI in writing says he can't quit the technology despite fabricated quotes

Steven Rosenbaum's book about AI and truth was found to contain over half a dozen fabricated or misattributed quotes created by AI tools. Despite admitting the errors and facing widespread criticism, the author insists he will continue using AI in his writing process, calling it "magical" and a "delightful writing companion" that he cannot abandon.

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Author caught using AI in writing says he can't quit the technology despite fabricated quotes

Entertainment6 sources

Universal Music Group and TikTok renew deal to combat unauthorized AI music on platform

Universal Music Group and TikTok have signed a multi-year strategic licensing agreement that commits both companies to removing unauthorized AI-generated music from the platform while improving artist attribution. The deal marks a significant shift after UMG pulled its catalog in 2024 over royalty disputes and AI concerns, now establishing a framework for how platforms handle AI music and intellectual property rights.

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Universal Music Group and TikTok renew deal to combat unauthorized AI music on platform

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FBI Arrests Two Men for AI Deepfake Porn Under New Take It Down Act

Federal prosecutors charged Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, with creating AI-generated nudes of celebrities and private citizens under the Take It Down Act. The arrests mark the earliest enforcement of the bipartisan law targeting nonconsensual sexualized deepfakes, with content viewed over 2 million times online.

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FBI Arrests Two Men for AI Deepfake Porn Under New Take It Down Act

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Spotify and Universal Music strike licensing deal for AI-powered covers and remixes tool

Spotify announced a partnership with Universal Music Group to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated covers and remixes through a paid add-on. The licensing deal includes revenue sharing with participating artists who opt into the program. The move comes as Spotify doubles down on AI features while competitors like Suno face ongoing copyright lawsuits from major labels.

Technology24 sources

Spotify and Universal Music strike licensing deal for AI-powered covers and remixes tool

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Spotify Studio AI app generates personalized podcasts from your calendar, emails, and listening history

Spotify unveiled Studio by Spotify Labs, a standalone desktop AI app that creates personalized podcasts and daily briefings by tapping into your calendar, emails, and listening history. Rolling out as an early preview in over 20 markets, the tool competes with Google's NotebookLM and lets users make complex requests like generating road trip briefings with dinner recommendations—all saved privately to their Spotify library.

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Spotify Studio AI app generates personalized podcasts from your calendar, emails, and listening history

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Spotify rolls out AI features for podcasts, letting users generate content and ask questions

Spotify announced a wave of AI features at its investor day, including AI-powered Q&A for podcast episodes and tools to generate personalized podcasts from prompts. Premium subscribers in the US can now create daily briefings and topic explainers, while the company also released Studio by Spotify Labs for desktop. The moves signal Spotify's shift from a consumption platform to a generative audio experience, though critics warn the expanding feature set may dilute what made the app essential.

Technology6 sources

Spotify rolls out AI features for podcasts, letting users generate content and ask questions

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Delhi High Court reserves order on Raghav Chadha personality rights case against AI deepfakes

Delhi High Court reserved its decision on BJP MP Raghav Chadha's lawsuit against AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated content. Justice Subramonium Prasad questioned whether the case involves personality rights violation or political criticism, noting the thin line between defamation and criticism. The court may appoint an amicus curiae to address broader questions around free speech and protection of dignity in the AI era.

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Delhi High Court reserves order on Raghav Chadha personality rights case against AI deepfakes

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LinkedIn cracks down on AI slop with 94% detection accuracy to restore authentic voices

LinkedIn announced a major crackdown on AI slop—low-quality, AI-generated content flooding user feeds. The Microsoft-owned platform claims 94% detection accuracy in early tests and will suppress generic posts from recommendations rather than remove them. The move targets engagement bait, recycled thought leadership, and bot-generated comments while still welcoming AI-assisted content that offers original perspectives.

Technology3 sources

LinkedIn cracks down on AI slop with 94% detection accuracy to restore authentic voices

Technology3 sources

AI Allegations Target Commonwealth Short Story Prize Winner as Literary World Grapples with Detection

A Caribbean writer's prize-winning short story has sparked intense debate after AI detection tools flagged it as machine-generated. The controversy exposes the literary community's struggle to verify the authenticity of authorship as generative AI becomes more sophisticated. Publishers and prize organizers now face difficult questions about trust, detection methods, and the future of creative writing competitions.

Entertainment9 sources

AI Allegations Target Commonwealth Short Story Prize Winner as Literary World Grapples with Detection

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Apple strikes talent and IP deal with virtual avatar startup Animato

Apple has secured a talent and IP deal with Animato, a California-based startup known for its Call Annie app that created AI-powered language learning tutors. The arrangement allows Apple to hire key employees and license intellectual property without purchasing the company outright, marking its second digital avatar technology acquisition in just over a year.

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Apple strikes talent and IP deal with virtual avatar startup Animato

Business2 sources

OpenAI Adopts Google's SynthID AI Watermarking as Detection Tools Expand to Chrome and Search

OpenAI is integrating Google's SynthID watermarking technology alongside C2PA metadata to make AI-generated content easier to identify. The move comes as Google expands SynthID verification tools to Chrome and Search, potentially reaching billions of users. SynthID has already labeled 100 billion images and 60,000 years of audio, but questions remain about whether these systems can effectively combat deepfakes.

Technology9 sources

OpenAI Adopts Google's SynthID AI Watermarking as Detection Tools Expand to Chrome and Search

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