Lawsuits by Voice Actors Against AI Companies
Voice actors are filing lawsuits against AI companies for misappropriating their likenesses, with Scarlett Johansson threatening legal action against OpenAI for imitating her voice without permission.
Key Points
- Scarlett Johansson threatened legal action against OpenAI for imitating her voice without consent
- SAG-AFTRA is advocating for federal laws to protect voice and likeness rights of actors
- OpenAI faces legal challenges over alleged theft of actors' voices for AI systems
- AI technology in Hollywood is causing concern over job loss and reputation damage
Pros
- Highlighting the importance of protecting voice actors' rights in the age of AI
- Raising awareness about the potential misuse of celebrities' likenesses by AI companies
Cons
- Growing mistrust between creators and tech firms over the use of AI tools in Hollywood
- Potential job loss and reputation damage for voiceover artists due to AI technology