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Did an AI voiceover company really steal the voices of actors without their consent?
This is part of a growing trend of legal actions against generative AI companies for allegations of intellectual property rights infringement, involving various creators like authors, artists, and now voice actors.
The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, highlighting the national significance of this case.
The two plaintiffs, voice actors Linnea Sage and Paul Skye Lehrman, are seeking $5 million in damages in this proposed class-action suit.
The lawsuit alleges that Lovo misled the actors into participating in projects under false pretenses, allowing the company to create and commercialize AI-generated versions of their voices without proper authorization.
This case follows a similar pattern of voice misappropriation allegations against other AI companies, suggesting a systemic issue within the rapidly evolving generative AI industry.
The lawsuit specifically accuses Lovo of creating "AI-generated clones" of the plaintiffs' voices, which the company then allegedly marketed without their consent or compensation.
The plaintiffs argue that Lovo's practices have led to the unlawful use of their voice recordings, a clear violation of their intellectual property rights.
This case highlights the complex legal landscape surrounding the use of human voices in AI-powered technologies, as the law struggles to keep pace with rapidly advancing AI capabilities.
The outcome of this lawsuit could set a precedent for how voice actors' rights are protected in the face of AI-driven voice cloning and commercialization.
Lovo has denied any wrongdoing in this matter, but the lawsuit suggests a need for greater transparency and consent protocols within the AI voiceover industry.
The case also raises questions about the ethical implications of AI voice technology and its potential to infringe on the rights of creators without their knowledge or approval.
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