Japanese Voice Actors Form Group Against Unauthorized Use of Generative AI

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-10-16/japanese-voice-actors-form-group-against-unauthorized-use-of-generative-ai/.216796

4 Comments

  1. cycling_triviality on

    Good for them. This is the kind of action we need to see as AI becomes more prevalent. Technology should enhance creativity, not exploit artists and their work without consent.

  2. TheSleepingPoet on

    TLDR coffee break summary

    A group of Japanese voice actors, “No More Mudan Seisei AI,” has formed to oppose the unauthorized use of generative AI that replicates their voices. In a video, RyÅ«sei Nakao expressed concern over his voice being sold without permission, emphasizing its significance to his career. Twenty-five other voice actors support the group’s message. Meanwhile, Aoni Production and CoeFont have partnered to create AI-replicated voices for virtual assistants and similar uses, assuring that these will not be used in animation or dubbing and addressing concerns about performers’ rights.