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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Masako Nozawa, the legendary voice of Goku, condemned AI‑generated videos that replicate her voice without permission, calling the practice “theft.” In an NHK interview, she criticized unauthorized use of her voice, emphasizing that emotion and heart are essential to acting. Japan’s Tokyo District Court recently ruled that such use infringes on a performer’s right to publicity, marking a landmark protection for voice actors. The Japan Actors Union has issued new AI‑voice guidelines, urging compliance and safeguarding the industry.