All articles tagged with #ai voices
SAG-AFTRA has signed an agreement with Replica Studios, allowing game developers to use AI voices in games, despite some voice actors expressing surprise and concern over the decision. The union claims the agreement provides protections and opportunities for voice actors to explore new employment opportunities with their digital voice replicas, while ensuring consent and negotiation for the use of their AI-generated voices.
SAG-AFTRA has reached an agreement with Replica Studios allowing game developers to use AI-generated voices of SAG-AFTRA talent in their games, with terms and conditions for the use of AI-generated voices and requirements for actors' consent and negotiation. The agreement covers other interactive media and includes provisions for performers to opt out of continued use of their voice in new works. This move comes amid ongoing debate within the industry about the use of AI voices, with some believing it may become the norm in the future.
AI voices are becoming increasingly prevalent on the internet, with AI systems capable of generating believable speech in various languages and voices. The Verge conducted an experiment using different AI bots to replicate the voice of one of their hosts, highlighting the rapid advancements in this technology. While the potential applications are vast, such as AI-generated music and voiceovers, ethical concerns arise regarding the responsible use of these tools and the potential for deepfakes. The need to navigate these issues becomes increasingly urgent as the technology continues to improve.