Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning
The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.
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Notable Quotes
""My voice is out there in the public domain but completely unprotected.""
— Alice Sockett , Activist
""There is a way to work alongside AI and to use it as a tool that benefits us rather than rendering us obsolete.""
— Siobhán McSweeney , Celebrity
""My voice was unique to me and was handed to me at birth.""
— Sandi Thom , Celebrity
""Having it cloned by AI had totally blown her mind, and brought her closer to her family.""
— Yvonne Johnson , Activist
""I was completely impressed. It stayed with me.""
— Pam Cronrath , Other
""The law comes close, but it doesn't fully protect your voice, your face, or your identity.""
— Dr Mathilde Pavis , Academic
Key People
Alice Sockett is an audiobook narrator and co-founder of a campaign advocating for voice rights.
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Dr Mathilde Pavis is a legal expert who has commented on the adequacy of UK legislation pertaining to AI.
Hugh Bonneville is an actor who has appeared in previous series of The Gentlemen.
Matt Lucas is a famous comedian and actor known for his work on various television shows.
Nicola Coughlan is an Irish actress recognized for her role in the series Derry Girls.
Pam Cronrath utilized AI technology to create a holographic representation of her deceased husband.
Sandi Thom is a Scottish singer known for her 2006 hit I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker.
Siobhán McSweeney is an Irish actress known for her role in Derry Girls.
Yvonne Johnson is a person with MND who has utilized AI voice tools to regain part of her identity.
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The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.
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