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Lost in Translation: Scarlett Johansson v AI

May 21, 2024
BBC's health reporter, Jim Reed, joins a discussion on compensation for infected blood victims. Scarlett Johansson expresses shock at OpenAI's chatbot using her voice. Is AI posing a threat to acting? The podcast explores the controversy and implications of AI technology in the entertainment industry.
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  • Infected blood scandal victims may receive up to £2.6m in compensation, with initial payments of £210,000.
  • AI technology, like OpenAI, using voices without consent sparks ethical concerns about voice ownership in the industry.

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Impacts of the Infected Blood Scandal Compensation Scheme

The government recently announced new proposals for compensating individuals affected by the infected blood scandal. Initially, there was no compensation in place until 2022, and even then, only certain groups received interim payments. The government plans to extend the interim compensation to those infected with HIV or hepatitis C, providing additional financial support. Furthermore, a full compensation scheme is expected to roll out by the end of the year, encompassing a broader range of beneficiaries, such as children who lost parents.

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