Japanese Voice Actor Kenjiro Tsuda Sues TikTok Over Alleged AI Voice Clone
Japanese anime voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda initiated legal action against TikTok, alleging that videos on the platform utilized an AI-generated clone of his distinctive voice without authorization. Tsuda, known for his "lustrous baritone" and roles such as Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen, sought to address the unauthorized use of his voice. While many outlets reported the filing of the lawsuit, Anime News Network later reported that the lawsuit was dismissed. This dismissal reportedly occurred after the alleged AI-voiced videos were removed from TikTok.
13 articles from 13 outlets covered this story. Their coverage differs on 2 points. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.
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13 outlets covered “Japanese Voice Actor Kenjiro Tsuda Sues TikTok Over Alleged AI Voice Clone”. All of them report the following:
- Japanese anime voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda
- Sued TikTok
- Over alleged AI voice cloning
- His voice is distinctive/baritone
- The issue involves unauthorized use of his voice
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Yes. Coverage of “Japanese Voice Actor Kenjiro Tsuda Sues TikTok Over Alleged AI Voice Clone” differs on 2 points. Each account below is how a different outlet described the same event:
The lawsuit was dismissed after the alleged AI-voiced videos were removed.
The lawsuit is ongoing or was recently filed.
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