What is Morgan Freeman doing about AI using his voice?

Freeman claims his "lawyers have been very, very busy" trying to remove AI-generated voice imitations, stating that "there's been quite a few" cases they've found.

Why did Francis Ford Coppola sell his Belize island?

Coppola sold his Belize island for $1.8 million, which the article suggests may have been due to financial setbacks related to his upcoming film project, "Megalopolis".

How is the entertainment industry addressing AI-generated actors?

The actors' union SAG-AFTRA has addressed the creation of a computer-generated actress named "Tilly Norwood", stating that she is not an actual actor but rather a character generated by a computer program trained on the work of professional performers without their permission or compensation.

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Oscar Winner Freeman Battles AI Voice Impersonation

14 Nov

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Summary

Morgan Freeman angered by AI using his voice without permission
Coppola's Belize island sells for $1.8M after 'Megalopolis' financial loss
SAG-AFTRA addresses AI-generated actress 'Tilly Norwood'

Oscar Winner Freeman Battles AI Voice Impersonation

In a recent development, acclaimed actor Morgan Freeman has expressed his outrage over the unauthorized use of AI to impersonate his voice. According to the article, Freeman claims that his "lawyers have been very, very busy" trying to remove these AI-generated voice imitations, stating that "there's been quite a few" cases they've found.

This is not the first time Freeman has spoken out against this issue. Back in June 2024, he took to social media to thank his fans for calling out the use of an AI voice imitating him, emphasizing the importance of "authenticity and integrity" in the entertainment industry.

Separately, the article also reports on the sale of Francis Ford Coppola's Belize island for $1.8 million. This comes after the director faced financial losses related to his upcoming film project, "Megalopolis". The article suggests that the island sale may have been a result of these financial setbacks.