GTA 5 Michael actor blasts unofficial AI chatbot that used "lame computer estimation" of his voice
Ned Luke, the voice actor behind Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto 5, has called out a company for using his voice as the basis of an unofficial AI chatbot.
The actor reshared a post from AI company WAME, which offered GTA fans the chance to have a «realistic voice conversation» with Michael. «This is fucking bullshit,» Luke wrote in response, tagging WAME.
«Absolutely nothing cool about ripping people off with some lame computer estimation of my voice. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS GARBAGE...»
The actor then riffed off GTA's own star-based warning system, before tagging developer Rockstar, fellow VA Roger Clark and actors' union SAG-AFTRA.
The initial post and any others pertaining to this GTA-based AI chatbot from WAME have now been removed from the company's social media feed. However, the exchange was captured by PCGamesN, as you can see below.
In a statement shared with Eurogamer, WAME addressed its use of Luke's voice. «In light of the recent controversy surrounding the utilisation of Mr. Ned Luke's voice in our application, we at WAME wish to express our profound understanding and concern,» it wrote. «This incident has highlighted the intricate interplay between the advancement of AI technology and the ethical and legal realms.»
WAME stated while its AI voice was based on Luke's voice, it was «independently synthesised and fine-tuned, resulting in a unique creation entirely by AI». It was not made for «commercial exploitation», WAME claimed.
«We staunchly advocate for creative freedom and agree that the rights of those who inspire creative works must be equally respected. We extend our deepest apologies to Mr. Luke for any distress caused and take this as a crucial learning opportunity to strive for a
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