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Japan Actors Union pushes for heavy restrictions on AI copying dead actors
The Japan Actors Union has proposed new guidelines to restrict the use of generative AI in copying actors' likenesses and voices, particularly for deceased performers. The union, representing around 2,600 actors, is pushing for consent at every stage of AI training and usage, along with fair compensation and disclosure. These measures aim to protect the dignity and legacy of performers from commercial exploitation.
Japan Actors Union announces guidelines addressing unauthorised use of generative AI to replicate voice performances
The Japan Actors Union has released new guidelines addressing the unauthorized use of generative AI for voice replication. The framework recommends obtaining consent at all stages of AI model training and performance replication, with specific provisions for deceased actors and automatic translations. The union aims to establish these as industry-wide rules and push for government legislation to protect 'voice rights'.
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'.
