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Shanghai's First AI Voice Infringement Case Ruled: Genshin Impact Character Voices Deemed Stolen by AI Company

Judicial cases in Shanghai always set trends, giving victims peace of mind. Recently, miHoYo sued an AI company for misappropriating voice data from its popular game Genshin Impact. The court ruled in miHoYo's favor, finding the AI company liable for infringement and ordering it to pay 750,000 yuan in compensation.

上海首例AI声音侵权案宣判《原神》角色声音判定被AI公司盗用

·The Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Court recently heard this cutting-edge case reflecting current trends. The defendant operated an AI voice-changing service that allowed users to transform their voices into specific tones after purchasing the service.

·miHoYo sued the defendant for unauthorized copying and repackaging of voices from as many as 63 characters in Genshin Impact for sale. The defendant even brazenly used Genshin Impact footage and videos to promote the service, severely infringing upon the company's legitimate rights and interests.

·The authoritative third-party voiceprint analysis submitted by miHoYo was key evidence in securing the victory. However, the court did not fully support miHoYo's claim for 5 million yuan in damages.

上海首例AI声音侵权案宣判《原神》角色声音判定被AI公司盗用