Taylor Swift vs. AI
May 1, 2026
Summary
Marketplace Tech Bytes covers Google’s new Pentagon AI deal, which faces employee pushback and regulatory scrutiny. Taylor Swift trademarks her voice and image to combat AI deepfakes, a move experts see as a creative legal workaround. Finally, Japan Airlines tests humanoid robots for baggage handling to address workforce shortages and tourism demands.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Odoo and Cornerstone
Google's AI deal with the Pentagon and safety concerns
Taylor Swift trademarks her voice to protect against AI
Sponsors: Odoo and Dell Pro
Japan Airlines experiments with humanoid robots for baggage
Credits and producer anecdotes about robots
Promo for Marketplace Morning Report
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