Posted 12/22/2023, 10:00:02 AM
Witcher voice actor raises ethics concerns over AI replication of talent without consent
- Witcher voice actor Doug Cockle says AI is "inevitable" in games but has ethical concerns about misuse of voice actors' voices without permission
- Cockle frustrated that companies are using AI to replicate voice actors' voices, costing them income
- Main worry is AI being used by bad actors for racist, unethical, or politically dangerous purposes
- Cockle supports voice actors working with ethical AI companies to maintain control over use of their voices
- Game studios like Embark using AI voices draws criticism; CD Projekt Red only used AI voice replacement in Witcher with family permission