Washington, April 28 -- Global pop star Taylor Swift has moved to safeguard her identity against the growing threat of artificial intelligence misuse, filing multiple trademark applications that could expand legal protections over her voice and likeness.

On Friday, April 24, Swift's company, TAS Rights Management, submitted three trademark applications to the US Patent and Trademark Office, as per Variety.

Two filings relate to sound trademarks tied to her voice, specifically the phrases "Hey, it's Taylor Swift," and "Hey, it's Taylor."

A third application covers a detailed visual depiction, "a photograph of Taylor Swift holding a pink guitar, with a black strap and wearing a multi-colored iridescent bodysuit with silver boots. She is ...