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Voice Actors Sue AI Firm For Voice Theft

An AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai

Two voice actors have filed a lawsuit against an AI firm, accusing them of using their voices without permission. The actors, identified as Paul Sky Lehrman and Linnea Sage, claim that their voices were recorded for what they believed to be internal use only, but later discovered that the AI firm had used their recordings to create AI-generated clones for commercial purposes.

The controversy arose when the actors stumbled upon instances where their voices were being used in AI-generated content without their consent. Paul Sky Lehrman expressed his frustration, stating that the unauthorized use of his voice not only impacts his career but also violates his individuality and likeness.

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