GTA 5 Actor Ned Luke Slams AI Company for Unauthorized Use of His Voice

WAME Removes Chatbot After Outcry, Sparking Broader Discussion on Ethical Implications of AI Voice Replication

Ned Luke, the actor who voiced Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto 5, has publicly criticized AI company WAME for creating a chatbot that uses his voice without his permission.
WAME quickly removed the chatbot and all related promotional material after Luke's outcry, issuing a statement expressing 'profound understanding and concern'.
Luke's criticism has sparked a broader discussion about the ethical and legal implications of AI-generated content, particularly the replication of human voices.
Other actors, including Roger Clark of Red Dead Redemption 2 fame, have voiced their support for Luke and expressed concerns about the potential misuse of AI technology.
Luke has also revealed that AI-generated content has been used to create false racist rants in an attempt to damage his reputation, highlighting the potential dangers of this technology.