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Morgan Freeman’s lawyers ‘very busy’ addressing AI clones

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  • Morgan Freeman's legal team is “very, very busy” as his voice keeps being cloned by AI without his consent, which he views as “robbing” him.
  • The actor expressed strong disapproval of AI mimicking his voice, stating he does not appreciate it and gets paid for such work.
  • Freeman also criticised 'AI actress' Tilly Norwood, arguing that virtual creations displace real actors and create conflict within the industry.
  • He previously thanked fans for alerting him to unauthorised AI voice imitations, highlighting the importance of authenticity and identity protection.
  • While some actors have embraced authorised AI voice deals, the broader issue of AI's impact on jobs was a significant concern during the recent SAG-AFTRA strike.
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