Taylor Swift turns to trademarks over ‘blank space’ in AI law

As deepfakes blur the line between reality and replica, celebrities are turning to trademark law to protect their personas. Is it time to upgrade personality rights?

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Taylor Swift turns to trademarks over ‘blank space’ in AI law

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