In a major move to combat the growing threat of illegal AI voice cloning, a coalition of prominent Japanese voice actors has launched the “NOMORE Create Generation” campaign. Illegal AI” on October 15, 2024.
This initiative aims to raise awareness about the exploitation of their voices, which are often reproduced for commercial purposes without their knowledge or consent.
The campaign's official X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and TikTok accounts went live on October 15
A video posted on express platforms. group's concerns, stating, “Our readings, songs and even our voices, which we did not record, were published online and sometimes sold. Our voice is the tool of our business, our lives, and an important part of who we are as a person. Even if it was made by a fan who wanted to hear more of our voice, using it without permission is not pleasant.“
The video features 26 famous voice actors, including Ryusei Nakao (Frieza). in Dragon Ball), Koichi Yamadera (Spike Spiegel in Cowboy Bebop), Yuki Kaji (Eren in Attack on Titan), Daisuke Namikawa (Choso in Jujutsu Kaisen) and Jun Fukuyama (Lelouch in Code Geass), Romi Park (Nana Osaki in Nana).
The first video features Nakao directly addressing the issue, saying: “Please listen to how we, the voice actors, feel about our voices being used by AI without permission.” .
He also spoke of his shock and disappointment when he discovered his voice was being used without his permission.
The video ends with all 26 actors together declaring, “NOMORE Illegal AI Generation“.
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The campaign emerged as Japanese dubbing company Aoni Production announced a partnership with AI voice platform CoeFont to develop multilingual AI voices for use in the global market.
In the initial phase of the partnership featuring 10 Aoni Production voice actors, only the names of Masako Nozawa and Banjou Ginga were revealed.
However, both companies emphasized that this AI voice technology will not be used in fields related to acting, such as in the form of anime, dubbing or in or foreign films.
Source: Oricon, Anime! Anime!