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Tokyo Court Protects Voices—but Leaves Tsuda’s AI-Cloning Claim Undecided
Kenjiro Tsuda’s removal demand was dismissed because the videos were already gone. The consequential ruling recognizes voice publicity rights—not proven infringement by the alleged AI imitations.
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- Kenjiro Tsuda’s demand to have alleged AI imitations of his voice removed from TikTok was dismissed. Yet the case produced an important recognition for performers: their voices, not just their faces, can qualify for protection under publicity rights. The apparent contradiction has a straightforward explanation. The videos and account were already gone, and the Tokyo District Court did not decide whether those particular videos infringed his rights.
