Voice Actors Strike For AI Protections In The Gaming Industry The gaming industry is in the midst of a significant upheaval as actors protest the burgeoning use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their field. Last week, voice actors organized a strike to highlight the potential threats AI poses to their careers, reigniting a broader debate about the entertainment industry’s adaptation to new technologies. The Voices Behind the Characters Jennifer Hale, a renowned voice actor known for roles like Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series and Samus Aran in the Metroid titles, has been a prominent figure in this movement. Hale’s voice is her livelihood, and she is deeply concerned about the implications of AI. “They see that the work of our souls is nothing more than a commodity to generate profits for them," Hale remarks, criticizing major gaming companies. "They don't see that they're crushing human beings beneath their feet in blind pursuit of money and profit. It...
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