Key holding or allegation
Some copyright theories concerning use of the original recordings survived, while broader theories based simply on training the voice generator were dismissed at the pleading stage.
Why it matters
Direct U.S. AI voice-cloning case distinguishing source-copying allegations from broader training theories.
Facts
Voice actors alleged that recordings were used in connection with synthetic voice generation and challenged copying and training uses.
Issues before the court
Which copyright theories concerning source recordings and training/output conduct were sufficiently pleaded.
What the court did not decide
No final finding that the generated voices infringe or that AI voice training generally is lawful or unlawful.
Procedural timeline
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Partial dismissal ruling: Some copyright claims concerning use of original voice recordings survived while broader claims based simply on training the voice generator were dismissed at the pleading stage.