**Matthew McConaughey’s Genius Move to Protect His Image from AI Deepfakes**
Have you ever heard of someone trying to patent their face? Well, Matthew McConaughey just did, and it’s a bold move to safeguard his identity from AI-generated deepfakes. The actor has taken out a patent on his face and voice with the US Patent and Trademark Office, which means his iconic phrases and mannerisms are now federally protected.
So, what’s included in this patent? Essentially, McConaughey has protected video and audio clips featuring him laughing, staring, and speaking – including his famous line “Alright, alright, alright” from Dazed and Confused. He’s also protected the phrase “Simply keep livin’, proper?” through his charity foundation, Simply Maintain Livin’ Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife Camila.
But here’s the cool part: McConaughey isn’t against AI technology. In fact, he’s an investor in ElevenLabs, a company that creates AI voice models, and has even given them permission to create an AI version of his voice. It’s a clever move, really – by patenting his image, he’s ensuring that AI deepfakes can’t use his likeness without his consent.
So, what’s included in these eight trademarks? Here’s a breakdown:
• Video and audio clips of McConaughey talking, laughing, and staring
• Audio recordings of “Alright, alright, alright”
• Audio recordings of “Simply keep livin’, proper?”
• Various images of his facial expressions and gestures
It’s been a topic of interest in the tech world, with publications like TechXplore and Futurism covering the story. For more information, click on the links below:
* “Actor McConaughey seeks to patent image to protect from AI” (TechXplore)
* “Matthew McConaughey Is Using a Clever Legal Trick to Protect His Image from AI” (Futurism)
And if you want to learn more about this story in Swedish, check out this article from nyheter.aitool.se.
What do you think about McConaughey’s move? Let me know in the comments below!
