In this episode of Heard! Afros & Audio Interview Series, host Talib Jasir sits down with Minista Jazz, founder of Much Different World, to examine voice ownership, consent, and intellectual property in the age of artificial intelligence.

Minista shares how a personal experience with image theft led her to build infrastructure designed to protect creators from unauthorized use of their voice and likeness. The conversation explores voice as intellectual property, how AI systems are trained on creator data, and why consent must be foundational in emerging technologies.

Talib and Minista discuss the concept of a Voice Data Trust, the Tennessee Elvis Act, digital double technology, and what creators must understand about platform agreements and IP protections. The episode centers the economic realities facing independent creators and the importance of protecting creative assets before harm occurs.

This conversation is essential listening for podcasters, audio professionals, digital creators, and founders navigating AI-driven platforms and seeking clarity around digital rights and ownership.

Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Minista Jazz and Much Different World 05:00 How Image Theft Sparked a Tech Movement 10:00 Why Your Voice Is Intellectual Property 15:00 Building a Voice Data Trust 20:00 AI, Consent & Creator Power 25:00 Designing Technology for Marginalized Communities 30:00 Digital Double Case Study 35:00 Protecting Your Voice Before It’s Cloned 40:00 The Tennessee Elvis Act and Legal Protections 45:00 The Future of Voice Technology 50:00 What Creators Must Do Now 55:00 Final Reflections and Call to Action

Protect Your Voice. Own Your IP.

Minista Jazz is offering a limited opportunity for podcasters to register and protect their voice inside the Sisterhood Voice Data Trust.

The first 10 podcasters can register their voice for free using Afros & Audio’s promo code mentioned in the episode. Use code AFROSANDAUDIO when you register your voice at: https://muchdifferentworld.com

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