Posted 1/12/2024, 9:47:29 PM
Voice Actors Accuse SAG-AFTRA of Excluding Them from AI Voice Deal
- SAG-AFTRA signed a controversial deal allowing AI-generated voice performances in video games, but voice actors say they were not consulted
- Prolific voice actor Steve Blum said neither he nor anyone he knew approved the deal with Replica Studios
- Voice actor Elias Toufexis said he would consider himself a top voice actor in games but was not asked for input on the deal
- SAG says some members, including some with games voiceover experience, were involved in negotiating the deal, but did not name anyone specific
- Voiceover casting director Samantha Morrison accused SAG of "spreading lies" and said "no voice actor would willingly approve this"