A French Tomb Raider fan and veteran actress have ignited debate over AI replacing human voice work, raising concerns about job security and artistic rights.
French gamer Romain Bos was thrilled when a new update of the Tomb Raider video game launched in August, but his excitement quickly turned to frustration. Fans noticed that the French-language voice of Lara Croft, the game’s heroine, sounded different. The change was traced to artificial intelligence, which had been used to replicate the voice of actress Françoise Cadol, who had long dubbed the character in French.
Cadol, a veteran voice actress, expressed shock and disappointment, calling it a violation of her artistic work. “It’s my soul, my identity, my voice. To take it without asking is theft,” she told reporters. Her remarks have fueled broader debates in France and beyond over the ethical use of AI in entertainment and the potential threat to creative jobs.
Supporters of AI argue it can cut costs and speed up production, but critics fear it undermines human talent and livelihoods. The Tomb Raider controversy has added urgency to discussions on copyright, labor rights, and the need for stronger regulations.
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