Actress Replaced by AI in BBC Documentary, Sparks Backlash on Use of Synthetic Voices

Actress Sara Poyzer informed she was replaced by AI to voice a BBC documentary due to original contributor being unable to speak
Poyzer expressed disappointment on Twitter, with fans and colleagues showing support and criticism of the BBC's decision
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Voice agency representing Poyzer condemned BBC's AI usage, stating it removes work from trained artists and threatens industry