Voice actors across Mexico, Latin America, and Europe are voicing concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence in the dubbing industry, fearing threats to their jobs, voice rights, and the quality of dubbed productions. Industry associations in Europe have called on the European Union to implement tighter regulations on AI, emphasizing the need to protect performance rights and prevent the unauthorized use of artists' back catalogs for creating synthetic voices. This push for regulatory measures comes amid increasing adoption of AI-generated voices, which are becoming more sophisticated and cost-effective. In Germany, voice actors and studios are particularly vocal about the potential negative impacts on job security and production standards. Meanwhile, the EU's current rules on AI in dubbing have been criticized as insufficient by industry professionals. Additionally, major studios like Disney are reportedly conducting AI trials, including deepfake recreations of characters such as Moana and Darth Vader, highlighting the expanding role of AI in entertainment. These developments have sparked broader discussions on the cultural implications of AI in media and the preservation of human artistic expression.
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