# Voice actors oppose AI voice cloning

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/voice-actors-oppose-ai-voice-cloning
> Updated: 2026-08-28T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 4.

Voice actors are raising concerns regarding the unauthorized use of their voices through generative AI and cloning technology.

Doug Cockle, known for voicing Geralt of Rivia in ‘The Witcher’ series, described the unauthorized replication of his voice as the ‘bugbear of my life.’ He expressed a desire to sue AI platforms using his voice, stating that if he had the resources, he would ‘sue them into the ground.’ Cockle fears AI could be used to make his character appear to hold ‘horrible’ views, such as racism or misogyny. Despite these concerns, he confirmed his return to voice the character in the upcoming ‘The Witcher 4’.

Similarly, voice actor Colin Cassidy reported his voice was allegedly cloned and used without permission, highlighting the risks of unauthorized monetization and identity theft. Cassidy noted that AI’s ability to mimic the ‘human touches’ of an identity raises significant ethical questions.

In Poland, a landmark legal case has emerged involving Jarosław Łukomski, a prominent voice actor. Łukomski is suing a water and sewage company for allegedly using an AI-generated version of his voice in an advertisement without consent. During a hearing at the Warsaw District Court on August 21, an expert witness confirmed the voice used in the commercial was indeed a clone of Łukomski’s voice. The proceedings have been delayed until November.

In Britain, approximately 80 actors, including Hugh Bonneville and Nicola Coughlan, have launched the ‘Save Our Voices Now’ campaign. The group has signed an open letter and a government petition to establish voice ownership as a statutory right. Actress Siobhan McSweeney described the lack of evolving legislation as an ‘existential problem.’ The campaign also noted that 28% of UK adults report being targeted by voice-cloning scams.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Actors launch campaign against AI voice cloning

Actors including Hugh Bonneville and Nicola Coughlan are backing the ‘Save Our Voices Now’ campaign to secure statutory rights for voice ownership and combat AI voice-cloning technology and scams.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/actors-launch-campaign-against-ai-voice-cloning

### 2026-08-24: Jarosław Łukomski sues company over AI voice cloning

In Poland's first AI voice-cloning lawsuit, an expert confirmed that a commercial used an unauthorized digital replica of famous voice actor Jarosław Łukomski’s voice.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jarosaw-ukomski-sues-company-over-ai-voice-cloning

### 2026-08-20: Voice actor Colin Cassidy reports identity theft via AI voice cloning

Voice actor Colin Cassidy has raised concerns over identity theft after his voice was allegedly cloned and used without consent by artificial intelligence technology.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/voice-actor-colin-cassidy-reports-identity-theft-via-ai-voice-cloning

### 2026-08-12: Doug Cockle criticizes AI platforms for replicating his voice

The Witcher voice actor Doug Cockle has criticized AI platforms for replicating his voice, stating he would sue them if he had the resources to prevent the character from being used to say ‘horrible things’.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/doug-cockle-criticizes-ai-platforms-for-replicating-his-voice

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