SAG-AFTRA Approves AI Voice Acting For Video Games

Actor’s union SAG-AFTRA, which also represents voice actors and mo-cap performers in the games industry, has announced a “groundbreaking” agreement with AI voice studio Replica Studios, and voice actors aren’t happy. Many of the industry’s top talent has come out to state that they weren’t consulted on the deal, and don’t know anyone who was.

“The agreement between the leading AI voice company and the world’s largest performers’ union will enable Replica to engage SAG-AFTRA members under a fair, ethical agreement to safely create and license a digital replica of their voice,” SAG-AFTRA’s official statement reads.

“We are so happy to partner with Replica Studios, because this is a great example of AI being done right,” added SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher.

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