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Voice actors oppose AI voice cloning

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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 known for films such as ‘Saving Private Ryan.’~~ 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. ~~This marks the first trial in Poland concerning the unauthorized replication of a voice actor’s identity.~~ The proceedings have been delayed until ~~November due to~~ 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 ~~witness's health, but Łukomski continues~~ government petition to ~~call for systemic solutions and better labeling~~ establish voice ownership as a statutory right. Actress Siobhan McSweeney described the lack of ~~AI-generated content to protect professional livelihoods.~~ evolving legislation as an ‘existential problem.’ The campaign also noted that 28% of UK adults report being targeted by voice-cloning scams.

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