Japanese acting union fights back against AI-generated voice use, proposing strict new guidelines, especially regarding the use of a deceased actor's voice
The Japan Actors Union has introduced new guidelines to combat the exploitation of actors by generative AI, particularly concerning the use of deceased actors' voices. These rules mandate consent at every stage of AI training, require compensation for AI-generated performances and translations, and ban the use of deceased actors' voices unless explicitly permitted by them during their lifetime and approved by their families. While not legally binding, these guidelines represent a significant push for industry-wide rules and government legislation to protect 'voice rights'.
- Entities
- Topic: Artificial Intelligence
- Topic: Publicity Rights
- Topic: Voice Acting
- Person: Kenjiro Tsuda
- Topic: Copyright
- Company: Japan Actors Union
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