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Matthew McConaughey fights unauthorized AI likenesses by trademarking himself<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/ai\/matthew-mcconaughey-fights-unauthorized-ai-likenesses-by-trademarking-himself-130000567.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-01-14 08:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.engadget.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Here is a summary of the provided article, featuring between 4 and 8 key points in an unordered list:<\/p>\n

– Matthew McConaughey has successfully filed and received approval for eight trademark applications from the US Patent and Trademark Office to protect his likeness from being used by AI companies without his permission.
\n– The trademarks cover various video and audio clips featuring McConaughey, including a video of him on a porch and an audio clip of his famous catchphrase from the movie “Dazed and Confused”.
\n– Although current laws prohibit the unauthorized use of someone’s likeness for selling products, McConaughey is taking extra steps due to uncertainty around the legal application of AI technology and what constitutes commercial use.
\n– His legal team acknowledges the unpredictability of court rulings on this matter but hopes the threat of litigation will deter potential offenders.
\n– McConaughey supports AI and is himself an investor in and collaborator with an AI startup, but wants to ensure that any use of his likeness or voice by AI technologies is done with his consent and clear attribution.
\n– The issue of AI misuse of actors’ likenesses has been a significant point of contention, particularly noted in the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike negotiations between the labor union and Hollywood studios.
\n– McConaughey emphasized his desire to establish clear ownership and consent parameters in an AI-driven world, ensuring that his likeness is used only when he has explicitly approved it.<\/p>\n

These eight points encapsulate the main ideas from the article, focusing on McConaughey’s proactive measures and broader context within the AI industry.
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