China’s First AI Voice Infringement Case
Summary
On December 12, 2023, Beijing Internet Court heard China’s first AI voice infringement case. The plaintiff discovered that his voice was cloned using AI and sold on an app without his authorization. The parties argued whether an AI-powered imitation of a person’s voice can be considered unauthorized use of the person’s original voice, and if the technology used in the process infringes upon the person’s right to their voice. The case is still under review by the court and the verdict will be announced at a later date.
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