A lawsuit has been filed against several tech giants, accusing them of ‘stealing’ the voices of well-known journalists and voice actors to train their artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The lawsuit claims that the tech companies used the voices without obtaining the necessary permissions or providing compensation. This alleged infringement has sparked concerns about the protection of individuals’ voice rights in the digital age.
The lawsuit, which was filed on a recent date, names several prominent tech companies as defendants. The plaintiffs include a number of well-known journalists and voice actors who claim that their voices were used without their consent. The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction to prevent the tech companies from continuing to use the voices without permission.
The use of AI-powered voice technology has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with many companies using the technology to generate synthetic voices for a variety of applications. However, the lawsuit highlights the need for tech companies to ensure that they are obtaining the necessary permissions and providing fair compensation to individuals whose voices are being used.
Original news story via Capitol News Illinois.