# Celebrity opposition to AI voice cloning

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/celebrity-opposition-to-ai-voice-cloning
> Updated: 2026-10-15T20:16:28.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

High-profile performers have begun publicly condemning the unauthorized use of artificial intelligence to replicate their voices, characterizing the practice as a form of theft.

Actor Morgan Freeman described AI voice cloning as ‘theft’ and advised fellow artists to seek legal recourse to protect their digital identities. Similarly, Japanese voice actress Masako Nozawa labeled unauthorized AI imitations as ‘unacceptable,’ arguing that while technology may achieve sonic accuracy, it lacks the ‘heart’ and emotional depth of human performance.

In response to these concerns, the Japanese Actors Union has introduced new industry guidelines for generative AI. These measures advocate for mandatory consent throughout the training and publication processes, alongside requirements for fair compensation for performers.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Masako Nozawa condemns unauthorized AI voice cloning

Dragon Ball voice actress Masako Nozawa has condemned the unauthorized use of AI to clone voices, calling it theft and arguing that AI lacks the human emotion essential to professional acting.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/masako-nozawa-condemns-unauthorized-ai-voice-cloning

### 2026-09-30: Morgan Freeman condemns AI voice cloning as theft

Morgan Freeman has condemned the use of AI to clone his voice, calling it ‘theft’ and urging artists to seek legal recourse against unauthorized digital replications.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morgan-freeman-condemns-ai-voice-cloning-as-theft

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