AI-Generated Voice of Late Actor Jimmy Stewart Narrates New Bedtime Story on Calm App

Despite Ethical Debates, Stewart's Family Supports the Project as a Continuation of His Legacy

Sleep and meditation app Calm has released a new bedtime story narrated by an AI-generated voice of late Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart.
The project, titled 'It’s a Wonderful Sleep Story', was developed in collaboration with AI voice-cloning startup Respeecher and has the consent of Stewart’s family and his estate.
Respeecher used a voice actor who mimicked Stewart's speech style as they performed the lines from the story.
The use of AI to recreate the voices or likenesses of public figures has sparked ethical debates, with critics raising questions over the practice.
Despite some backlash, Stewart’s family expressed excitement for the project and appreciation for the continuation of Stewart's legacy in new ways.