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The voice cloning lawsuit
Aug 27, 2024
Two New York City voice-over artists share their unsettling experience of filing a lawsuit against an AI company for allegedly cloning their voices without consent. They discuss the implications of this technology on identity theft and creative control, raising ethical questions about the use of AI in creative professions. The conversation also touches on legal challenges related to voice cloning, highlighting how this issue threatens artists' livelihoods in an increasingly tech-driven world.
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- The lawsuit filed by voiceover artists against an AI company underscores the urgent need for clear intellectual property regulations regarding voice cloning.
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Voice Cloning Lawsuit
Two voiceover actors have filed a lawsuit against a tech company for allegedly cloning their voices using artificial intelligence without permission or compensation. The couple realized their voices had been replicated when they encountered an AI-generated podcast interview that used their own voices. Investigating further, they discovered that the company had offered paid work under the pretext of simple radio ads, without informing them of any broader usage rights. Their case highlights concerns about intellectual property and the necessity for clearer regulations regarding the use of artists' voices in the age of AI.
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