Morgan Freeman ‘a little PO’d’ at unauthorized AI uses of his voice
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Morgan Freeman said his lawyers are already “very, very busy” fighting the unauthorized use of artificial intelligence (AI), which has left the actor feeling “a little PO’d.”
“A lot, yes. Quite a lot,” Freeman said. Guard When asked about the ongoing cases on Monday.
While promoting his latest film, “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,” the 88-year-old actor discussed his views on artificial intelligence transcribing the voices of actors such as the late James Earl Jones after their deaths.
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Actor Morgan Freeman criticized artificial intelligence for using actors’ voices and likenesses without permission. (Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM)
Before his death, Jones had given Lucasfilm permission to continue using his voice as Darth Vader through AI technology, but Freeman was staunchly opposed to the idea.
““I’m a little drunk, you know,” Freeman said. “I’m like any other actor: don’t impersonate me with lies. I don’t appreciate it, and I get paid to do things like that, so if you’re going to do it without me, you’re ripping me off.”
Freeman also criticized the creation of artificial intelligence actress “Tilly Norwood”, which received widespread publicity. Condemnation from players’ unions When it was introduced in September.
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Morgan Freeman has been subjected to AI deepfakes over the last few years. (iStock / iStock)
“No one likes him because he’s not real and it requires a role for a real person, so it’s not going to go well in movies or television… The job of the union is to keep actors acting, so there’s going to be this conflict,” Freeman said.
Fox News Digital reached out to Freeman’s representative for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
Freeman has been exposed to many AI deepfakes over the years and has spoken out against their use. In 2024, he thanked his social media followers for reporting an AI video on TikTok using his voice.
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“Thank you to my incredible fans for your attention and support against unauthorized use of the AI voice impersonating me,” he wrote on Facebook. “Your dedication helps keep authenticity and integrity at the highest level. We are grateful. #AI #fraud #imitation #IdentityProtection.”
During the interview, Freeman also talked about his iconic voice and how he developed it with the help of an elocution instructor at Los Angeles community college.
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“If you’re going to speak, speak clearly, use your final consonants, and do exercises to lower your voice,” Freeman said. “Most people’s voices would be louder than normal if they knew how to relax. He taught something like that. It was Robert Whitman: I’ll never forget him.“
