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The Japan Actors Union has issued new rules, guidelines, and restrictions related to AI-generated voice use. This includes an outright ban on the replication of the voices of dead actors, unless the actor had authorised its use during their lifetime.
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- 10/19/2026 12:12
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- 10/19/2026 12:28
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