Dhaka, Jan. 16 -- winning actor Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his image and voice to protect them from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence platforms.

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, clips of McConaughey, including his famous line "alright, alright, alright" from the 1993 film Dazed and Confused, have been registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Lawyers for the Magic Mike star said this is the first time an actor has used trademark law to protect their likeness from possible AI misuse. They added that while there is no current example of his image being misused, the move is aimed at stopping any future unauthorized copies.

McConaughey's decision comes after several celebrities, including Scarl...