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Case chronology
Media publish a family's statement opposing unauthorised AI voice use
A report reproduces Mohamed Shabana's statement opposing AI modification of his uncle's voice and announcing intended legal measures, while leaving open future family-led use of the technology.
Mohamed Shabana interviewed about song voice imitation
Shabana questioned synthetic audio packaged with the singer's name and image and said legal measures would follow after the holiday.
Further family interview responds to AI voice imitation in two songs
The interview repeats an intention to take legal measures over voice imitation in two songs, without providing evidence of filing or judgment.
Research question
family members claim control over a deceased singer's identity and artistic legacy. Opposition to unauthorised uses coexists with retaining control over future technological uses.
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ANTI-AI ARCHIVE. “Abdel Halim Hafez's family: AI voice imitation, name, likeness and permission.” case-0167. Include this page’s URL and your access date when citing.