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How Harrison Ford brought a strike over video game AI to the world's attention
Voice actors demanding compensation when AI generates performances from their work have taken industrial action since July When Harrison Ford spoke to the Wall Street Journal last week, praising the performance of voice actor Troy Baker in the recent video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,
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Harrison Ford points to Troy Baker's Indiana Jones for why he's not worried about AI actors: 'You don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul'
In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, legendary actor Harrison Ford again took the time to praise Troy Baker's performance as Indiana Jones in MachineGames' The Great Circle. Ford offered Baker's performance as a counterpoint to interest in AI-generated digital actors trained on human
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Harrison Ford shares his thoughts on AI in video games & voice acting
TL;DR: Harrison Ford praises Troy Baker's Indy performance while warning against AI replacing creativity, advocating for talent over automation. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a unique example of video games as a vehicle to revive a beloved old franchise. With a compelling story, and a
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Harrison Ford is clear about it: no AI can do his job as well as another human being. - Softonic
Defining Troy Baker's work as brilliant, he doesn't think AI is needed to steal his voice Harrison Ford has praised Troy Baker's performance in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, in which the voice actor portrays Indiana Jones. Ford described Baker's performance as "brilliant,"
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Harrison Ford: 'Indiana Jones' Game Voice Actor Shows You Don't Need AI to 'Steal My Soul' - Decrypt
In a recent interview, sci-fi acting legend Harrison Ford spoke out about AI and how little a threat it poses to actors. Ford told WSJ that he did not feel artificial intelligence will be able to steal the jobs of actors anytime soon, pointing out that it just can't replace the quality that actors
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Harrison Ford says Troy Baker's "brilliant" Indiana Jones and the Great Circle performance is proof "you don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul"
Harrison Ford reckons Troy Baker's acclaimed performance in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is proof we don't need AI to replace voice actors. Talking to WSJ (thanks, Culture Crave), Ford once again praised Baker's performance, calling it "brilliant." This comes just weeks after he took the
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Is Proof 'You Don't Need AI to Steal My Soul,' Harrison Ford Says - IGN
Indiana Jones actor Harrison Ford has said Troy Baker playing the beloved character in video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is proof "you don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul." Ford discussed alleviating control of Indy with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, saying he was
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Harrison Ford praises Troy Baker's Indiana Jones: "it didn't take AI to do it"
Harrison Ford has praised Troy Baker's depiction of his iconic whip-toting archaeologist in Xbox's recent release Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Ford was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, and discussed the suggestion someone might use AI to replicate his likeness in the future. Notably,
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Harrison Ford Knows Real Actor Imitations of His Characters Are Way Better Than AI
The national treasure and star of Captain America: Brave New World dismisses the use of lifeless tech. Any time Harrison Ford goes on a press tour to do his actorly duty of talking about his latest projectâ€"right now that's his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Captain America: Brave New
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Harrison Ford's comments on AI in voice acting spark discussions about the future of performance in video games and the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, legendary actor Harrison Ford addressed the growing concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) in the entertainment industry, particularly in video game voice acting. Ford's comments have brought renewed attention to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike and the debate surrounding AI's role in creative performances
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.Ford specifically praised voice actor Troy Baker for his performance as Indiana Jones in the video game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle." The actor stated, "You don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. [Baker] did a brilliant job, and it didn't take AI to do it"
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.The comments come amidst an ongoing strike by video game performers in the SAG-AFTRA union, which began in July. The primary issue driving the strike is the use of generative AI in the games industry. Union members are demanding compensation when AI performances are generated from their work, as well as consent and transparency around Gen AI technology
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.Major video game publishers, including Activision Blizzard, Disney, Warner Bros, and Electronic Arts, are involved in the dispute. The strike has affected several recent titles, with English-language voice performances missing from games like Destiny 2: Heresy and Genshin Impact
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.Sarah Elmaleh, an experienced voice actor chairing the SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee, emphasized the creative and financial efficiency of human performances. She interpreted Ford's statement as highlighting the value of human-to-human interaction in creating game performances
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While Ford appears unconcerned about AI replacing actors of his caliber, he acknowledges the potential impact on the industry. "What scares me about AI is when it begins to pretend to be a creative opportunity," he warned
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. Ford's perspective seems to be that quality human performances will ultimately prevail over AI-generated content2
.The debate extends beyond voice acting, with AI being incorporated into various aspects of game development, including storytelling, gameplay mechanics, and coding. Reports suggest that over 1,000 games are using generative AI, and 62% of game developers are utilizing AI tools in their production pipeline
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.As the industry grapples with the ethical use of AI in video games, the balance between technological innovation and preserving human talent remains a pivotal issue. Ford's comments have reignited discussions about the future of performance in an increasingly AI-driven entertainment landscape
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