Actors Nicola Coughlan, Hugh Bonneville and Matt Lucas are among a group of prominent figures who have joined a campaign to protest against artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning. The Save Our Voices Now campaign, which has also drawn backing from Luke Evans, Jen Brister, Siobhan McSweeney and Pearl Mackie, aims to stop the practice which sees AI technology used to replicate a real person’s voice to say anything it is prompted to. Paddington star Bonneville said: “My voice is unique, it’s mine, it’s part of my identity.
That’s worth speaking up about.” He jokingly added: “The quote was handwritten, not created by AI.” Around 80 people have added their signatures to an open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham and a Gov.uk petition has been launched to ask for everyone in Britain to be given ownership of their voice as part of their statutory rights. Derry Girls actor McSweeney said: “I’m deeply worried that legislation, contracts, working practices and ethics, and artists’ rights are not being considered or protected as quickly as AI technology is progressing. New subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial.
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Save Our Voices Now founder Peter Caulfield said: “In just three seconds, with the right AI system, your voice can be cloned, stolen and reinterpreted without your knowledge.
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