David Attenborough objects to AI replica of his voice
An AI-generated replica of Sir David Attenborough's voice was found on a website, speaking about topics he never addressed, including politics. Attenborough said he was 'profoundly disturbed' and 'greatly object' to the use of his identity. BBC News played the cloned voice alongside a real recording, showing little difference. The incident highlights concerns about AI voice cloning of trusted public figures.
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