Matthew McConaughey Trademarks Voice and Likeness to Address AI Misuse

Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey has secured eight trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to protect his voice and likeness from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence. These trademarks include video clips and audio of his iconic phrases, aiming to prevent AI-generated fakes without his consent. While McConaughey's team has not identified specific AI misuse of his image, they view this legal approach as a tool to address growing concerns about AI impersonations in the entertainment industry.