“Interview: Dykema’s Michael J. Word Provides Clarity On Intellectual Property, AI Voices”

Michael Word was quoted in the Mealey's Litigation Report: Artificial Intelligence article, “Interview: Dykema’s Michael J. Word Provides Clarity On Intellectual Property, AI Voices.” (Reprinted from Mealey's Litigation Report: Artificial Intelligence, June 2024, Volume 1, Issue 10 with permissions from LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."

In the article, Word provided insights into the legal complexities surrounding the use of AI to recreate voices. He discussed the existing body of case law that addresses the unauthorized use of someone’s voice, referencing the Bette Midler v. Ford case as a historical precedent. Word highlighted the challenges in distinguishing between direct imitation and similar-sounding voices, emphasizing the importance of intent and commercial use. He also noted the difficulties individuals might face in proving misuse of their voice, especially without the resources of high-profile figures like Scarlett Johansson.