AI company ElevenLabs is using voice-cloning software to resurrect Hollywood stars like Judy Garland and James Dean to read audiobooks. The company has made deals with the late actors' estates and is expanding its list of narrators. This practice has raised concerns about the ethics and legalities of using AI to recreate deceased voices.
Key Points
ElevenLabs' AI voice-cloning software used to create AI-generated voices of deceased actors
Deals made with late celebrities' estates for using their voices
Expanding list of narrators for audiobooks
Concerns raised about the ethical and legal implications of AI voice-cloning technology
Pros
Preserving the voices of deceased actors for future generations
Making content accessible in various languages and voices
Cons
Ethical concerns about using AI to recreate voices of deceased individuals
Legal complexities surrounding licensing and agreements with estates