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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'.
One Piece anime introduces The Knights of God in new trailer
The One Piece anime has released a new trailer introducing the Knights of God, elite forces of the World Government, as part of the Elbaph Arc adaptation. The trailer also reveals voice actors for Saint Gunko, Saint Sommers, and Saint Killingham, alongside Kenjiro Tsuda as Saint Shamrock.
Popular Japanese voice actors unified against “Unauthorized AI Voice Generation”
Popular Japanese voice actors, including Kenjiro Tsuda, Megumi Ogata, Yuki Kaji, and Jun Fukuyama, have united against the unauthorized use of their voices in generative artificial intelligence. A committee at Japan's Ministry of Justice is examining legal liability for such infringements, with voice actors calling for clear guidelines and regulations to coexist with AI technology.
Kenjiro Tsuda sues TikTok over AI videos allegedly stealing his voice
Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has sued TikTok's parent company, alleging that AI was used to replicate his distinct voice without permission for narrated videos. The lawsuit claims these AI-generated narrations, which allegedly generated significant income, infringe on his publicity rights and could harm the voice acting industry. TikTok has countered that the voice is generic and potentially trained from another source.
