Japan Actors Union issues guidelines banning AI cloning of deceased voice actors' voices
The Japan Actors Union, which has about 2,600 members, has issued guidelines against AI voice cloning, strictly banning the copying of deceased seiyuu's voices. Japan has no law that directly protects voice rights; the voice actor of Goku also voiced her outrage.
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- Japan Actors Union reveals new guidelines to combat unauthorized AI voice cloning, including strict ban on copying voices of deceased seiyuu - AUTOMATON WESTautomaton-media.com · Oct 19, 2026
- Japan's Actors Union Sets Landmark Guidelines for Consent-Based AI Voice Replicationai.jp.net · Oct 21, 2026
- Japan Actors Union pushes for heavy restrictions on AI copying dead actors - PC Gamerpcgamer.com · Oct 24, 2026
- Japan Actors Union pushes for heavy restrictions on AI copying dead… | HappeningNow.newshappeningnow.news · Oct 24, 2026
- Voice Of Goku Responds To AI Stealing Her Voice: 'I can’t Forgive Them...It Makes Me Really Angry, It’s No Different Than Theft' - Kotakukotaku.com · Oct 19, 2026
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