AI voice cloning debate drives Persona 5 voice actress to quit Twitter Instagram: Erica Lindbeck\/AtlusPersona 5 voice actress Erica Lindbeck has made a dramatic exit from Twitter after challenging the unauthorized use of her voice in an AI-generated video. The debate on AI voice cloning continues to heat up after Lindbeck, a renowned voice actress from the popular video game Persona 5, deleted her Twitter account. The incident was sparked by her criticism of a YouTube video, which featured an AI clone of her character Futaba Sakura\u2019s voice, singing \u201cWelcome to The Internet,\u201d a song by Bo Burnham. Lindbeck, who also voiced Black Cat in Insomniac\u2019s 2018 Spider-Man game, objected to the unauthorized use of her voice, calling it a \u201cviolation.\u201d She urged her followers to report the video, resulting in the original post being taken down from YouTube. In a tweet before her exit, Lindbeck wrote, \u201cPlease report this stuff, you guys, this is such a violation.\u201d She expressed her concern about AI putting words into her mouth that could easily be misconstrued as her own. The incident ignited a storm of controversy, as AI enthusiasts opposed her stance and began re-uploading various copies of the video in retaliation. Subsequently, Lindbeck\u2019s account was inundated with criticism leading her to remove her Twitter profile altogether. The issue triggered widespread support from her fellow voice actors. Prominent figures from the gaming community expressed their own perspectives, stirring a wider discussion on AI-generated voices and the ethical implications surrounding their use. Veteran actor Josh Keaton, known for his work on Spectacular Spider-Man, defended Lindbeck\u2019s stance: \u201cErica is a wonderful person and doesn\u2019t deserve any of this\u2026 There are no two sides about it when it comes to theft,\u201d he wrote, tackling the issue of voice cloning head-on. Yuri Lowenthal, another actor from the Spider-Man game, echoed Keaton\u2019s sentiments, drawing attention to the growing concerns about the rights and consent of voice actors. This incident follows recent controversies in which Skyrim voice actors voiced disapproval of their performances being used in explicit mods without their consent. Interestingly, not all artists are against the technology. Grimes, earlier this year, announced on Twitter her willingness to share 50% of the royalties from any successful AI-generated song that uses her voice, inviting artists to use her voice without penalty. However, there\u2019s no doubt that serious questions remain regarding legal ownership and ethical consent in the face of rapidly evolving AI technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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