Morgan Freeman criticizes artificial intelligence for imitating its own voice

Veteran actor Morgan Freeman seems unimpressed with the increasing use of AI technology lately. He recently took to social media to thank his fans who criticized unauthorized AI imitations of the actor’s recognizable voice, according to a press release. diversity.

“Thank you to my incredible fans for their vigilance and support in exposing the unauthorized use of an AI voice impersonating me,” the actor wrote. “Your dedication helps ensure that authenticity and integrity remain our top priority.”

Morgan’s contribution comes at a time when AI imitations in the entertainment industry are under critical scrutiny. According to diversityScarlett Johansson’s legal team recently called on OpenAI to disclose how the personal AI voice assistant Sky was developed and to remove the chatbot because it sounds very similar to her own voice.

Johansson said she was approached by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman last September to use her voice for a conversational version of ChatGPT, but she declined for “personal reasons.” The actress said last month she was “shocked, angry and incredulous” that the AI ​​company used a voice very similar to hers after she refused to work with them.

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In April, Drake also came under fire from Tupac Shakur’s estate for using an AI imitation of the West Coast rapper in his song TaylorMade Freestyle Insult Kendrick Lamar. Howard King, who represents Shakur’s estate, sent Drake a cease and desist letter, saying the song was a “blatant abuse of the legacy of one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time.”