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Can you own a voice? Taylor Swift’s latest legal move raises big questions for AI and copyright

By Justin Morey, Senior Lecturer in Music Production, Leeds Beckett University

Taylor Swift has filed a trademark application covering her voice and stage image. It includes a photo of her performing in her distinctive bejewelled Eras Tour bodysuit and two voice recordings: “Hey, it’s Taylor” and “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift.”

It’s the latest example of the singer using her status and power to challenge industry norms and assert the rights of artists.

In 2014, Swift…

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