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Lotas finds, records, and delivers the voices you need. We have over 35 years of professional experience handling every step of the voice-over process, global diverse voice casting, online direction & delivery, digital patches, and talent payment services. We cast union, and direct-pay voices, and offer global voice customization services and a managed synthetic voice division. Call us. We’ll find your voice!

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Contributor Brief·Jim Kennelly · 2 articles
Updated Oct 13, 2023

Voice actors must actively shape AI deployment to protect digital rights

Kennelly argues that voice actors should not retreat from AI technology, but instead proactively engage with it while securing contractual and legal protections against unauthorized use of their digital likenesses. The path forward requires creative professionals to embrace AI as a tool while establishing clear boundaries around how their voice data can be deployed.

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“Voice actors are among creative professionals voicing concerns about AI deployment and protections.”

There's a Bad Rep for AI in the Voice Acting Industry

Voice actor engagement pathways with AI technology

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Leverage AI while securing protections9
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Comic Con event where voice actor concerns were surfaced

Artificial intelligence is getting a bad rep in the voice acting industry, and the rep isn't unsubstantiated.

There's a Bad Rep for AI in the Voice Acting Industry [software and technology]

Voice actors can leverage AI technology while securing protections against unauthorized use.

There's a Bad Rep for AI in the Voice Acting Industry [pro av]

“Creative professionals must establish clear boundaries around digital voice data deployment.”

Themes:AI adoption requires contractual safeguards not avoidanceDigital likeness protection is a negotiable rightVoice actors must shape technology policy proactively

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Software & Technology · Oct 13

There’s a Bad Rep for AI in the Voice Acting Industry. But Voice Talents Can Embrace AI — And Protect Their Rights.

Artificial intelligence is getting a bad rep in the voice acting industry, and the rep isn’t unsubstantiated. Considering the ways AI is transforming the media production field, voice actors are among the various creative professionals voicing concerns about the deployment, use-cases, and protections from AI disruption. At a recent Comic Con event, voice actors…

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There’s a Bad Rep for AI in the Voice Acting Industry. But Voice Talents Can Embrace AI — And Protect Their Rights.

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    Alex M.·2h agoquestion

    What sparked your research into disruptive innovation?

    Curious what the original insight was that led you to the Innovator's Dilemma framework.

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    Sophia L.·1d agoidea

    Would love a deep-dive into EdTech adoption barriers.

    Your framing of sustaining vs. disruptive innovation feels directly applicable to school systems.

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    David R.·3d agoquestion

    How do you see AI changing the personalized learning landscape?