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Morgan Freeman Decries AI Voice Clones as SAG-AFTRA Rebukes 'Tilly Norwood'

He calls unlicensed cloning theft of trained artistry, echoing a union rebuke of the AI persona for using actors' work without consent.

Overview

  • Freeman told The Guardian that unauthorized replicas of his voice are “robbing” him and urged imitators to stop.
  • He said his lawyers have been “very, very busy,” and a Winnipeg Sun report quoted him saying he has taken legal action against alleged infringers.
  • SAG-AFTRA issued a statement declaring “Tilly Norwood” is not an actor and was generated from performers’ work without permission or compensation.
  • Freeman criticized the AI character as taking jobs from real people and questioned whether such creations will work for film or television.
  • He emphasized that his distinctive narration stems from training with teacher Robert Whitman, underscoring the craft behind his voice.