An AI voiceover company is facing legal action in New York after being accused of unlawfully using the voices of actors without their consent. The lawsuit alleges that the company utilized advanced technology to replicate and use the voices of several actors for commercial purposes.
The complaint, filed in a New York court, claims that the AI voiceover company extracted voice samples from various actors without obtaining proper authorization. These voice samples were then allegedly used to create digital voice models that could mimic the actors' voices with remarkable accuracy.
According to the lawsuit, the actors whose voices were allegedly stolen were not aware of the unauthorized use of their voices until they discovered their digital voice clones being used in commercial projects. The actors claim that their unique vocal characteristics were misappropriated by the AI voiceover company for financial gain.
The legal action seeks damages for the actors whose voices were allegedly misappropriated, as well as injunctive relief to prevent the AI voiceover company from further using their voices without consent. The lawsuit highlights the growing concerns surrounding the ethical implications of AI technology and its potential to infringe on individuals' rights, particularly in the creative industry.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting intellectual property rights in the digital age, where advancements in technology can blur the lines between original content and unauthorized replication. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for the future regulation of AI voiceover technology and the rights of actors and other creative professionals.
