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Morgan Freeman slams unauthorised AI clones of his voice: ‘You’re robbing me’

Actor says his lawyers are ‘very, very busy’ with cases of AI using his voice without permission

The Independent UK

Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine sign deal with AI company to clone their voices

ElevenLabs says deal intends to set standards for ‘ethical sourcing and licensing of some of the world’s most recognisable voices’

The Independent UK

Creator of much-hated AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood says dozens more are in the pipeline

Eline Van der Velden, creator of Tilly Norwood, said a few more AI characters are already in the works

The Independent UK

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Bryan Cranston thanks OpenAI for cracking down on Sora 2 deepfakes

Users of generative AI video app were able to recreate the Breaking Bad actor’s likeness without his consent, which OpenAI called ‘unintentional’

The Guardian - AU

Hollywood erupts as talent agents circle ‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood: ‘Not surprised the first major “AI actor” is a young woman they can fully control’

The entertainment industry recently grappled with AI during the four-month SAG-AFTRA strike in 2023.

Fortune

The next Natalie Portman? Meet Tilly Norwood, the AI actress sparking controversy

Meet the AI ‘talent’ who is reportedly getting agency representation very soon. Until then, many are speaking out on how Tilly Norwood is deeply misguided and devalues human artistry – despite her creator’s calls to “welcome AI as part of the wider artistic family.”

Euronews

SAG-AFTRA condemns the AI actress that may change Hollywood as we know it, believes creativity ‘should remain human-centered’

SAG-AFTRA believes the new A.I. actress will come at the cost of real actors.

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Emily Blunt and Sag-Aftra join film industry condemnation of ‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood

US actors’ union joins stars in opposition to Norwood, which it says was created ‘using stolen performances’

The Guardian - UK

Creator of AI film star Tilly Norwood speaks out after facing backlash

Eline Van der Velden, CEO of AI-focused production company Particle 6, has insisted that the AI-generated character is ‘not a replacement for people’

The Independent UK

Stars speak out after AI actress attracts agency interest: ‘What about living young women?’

‘Tilly Norwood’ is the creation of Xicoia, a talent studio attached to AI production company Particle6

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart return to work early and nervously mocks MAGA and Trump as Kimmel goes dark

Stewart’s early Daily Show return trades laughs for a nervy Trump spoof after Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension

Evening Standard

Ben Stiller And Way More Hollywood Names React To Jimmy Kimmel Getting Pulled Off The Air

More shocking late night drama.

Cinemablend

Hollywood stars rally behind Jimmy Kimmel after ABC suspends show over Charlie Kirk shooting remarks

Ben Stiller, Wanda Sykes and Jamie Lee Curtis were among those condemning ABC’s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the host criticised right-wing reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death

Evening Standard

Celebrities speak up in support of Jimmy Kimmel in Charlie Kirk row

Many famous names have taken to social media to voice their concerns and speak of their support of everyone’s right to free speech.

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The Independent UK

Lord of the Rings star Sean Astin elected as SAG-AFTRA’s new president

The union that represents tens of thousands of actors and other entertainer and media professionals has elected Sean Astin as its new president

The Conversation

Film festivals like TIFF set the tone for wider industry norms — here’s what we’re watching around AI

This week, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is celebrating 50 years of films and programming.

PC Gamer

Meta implements new rules for its AI after disturbing child safety report: 'We’re adding more guardrails as an extra precaution'

Meta is updating its rules for its chatbots after a report revealed shockingly loose policies around child safety.

The Independent UK

Sean Astin set to run for SAG-AFTRA president

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A ‘scandal-plagued’ leadership disaster forces NFL players to turn to Hollywood to clean up the mess

Bringing in the cleanup crew.

The Independent UK

Netflix confirms using AI to help make ‘better and cheaper’ films and TV shows

‘The creators were thrilled with the result,’ said Netflix executive Ted Sarandos

Inverse

‘Destiny 2’ Features A Familiar Villain’s Voice In A Strange Place, But Not For Long

'Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate' is restoring an original voice actor to her role after fans noticed a strangely similar character in her place.

Windows Central

SAG-AFTRA video game actors approve new agreement — securing better pay, protections against AI, and more

Almost a year after the strike began, SAG-AFTRA video game actors have agreed to a new contract that includes AI protections and more.

Destructoid

Video game voice actor strike secured anti-AI protections—now it’s time to push the tech out of the industry as a whole

Video game voice actors will have it easier with AI, but we need the thing gone for good.

PC Gamer

The videogame voice actors' strike officially ends as performers ratify agreement between SAG-AFTRA and publishers

AI was a huge sticking point, and it looks like SAG-AFTRA won some concessions.

The Independent UK

Video game performers vote on contract that could end nearly three-year-long battle over AI

Union members have until July 9 at 5 p.m. Pacific to vote on a tentative contract between video game performers and their employers

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