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Netflix uses AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice for Willy Wonka reality show

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Netflix has utilized AI technology from ElevenLabs to recreate the voice of the late actor Gene Wilder for its upcoming reality competition show, "Wonka's The Golden Ticket." The show, inspired by "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," will feature challenges based on the book and the 1971 film where Wilder famously portrayed Willy Wonka. While the recreation was done with the consent of Wilder's estate and his wife, the use of AI to replicate a deceased performer's voice has sparked debate and raised questions about artistic integrity and the potential displacement of human actors. AI

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Netflix uses AI to recreate Gene Wilder's voice for Willy Wonka reality show

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COVERAGE [9]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show

    So much for magic.

  2. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Richard Lawler ·

    Netflix is using an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice in its Willy Wonka reality show

    A new teaser trailer confirmed that Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix on September 23rd, following its Squid Game reality show in the trend of creating real competitions based on fictional torture scenarios. While the sets seen in the trailer are real and not som…

  3. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "Netflix says it will use AI to recreate the voice of the late Gene Wilder in a new reality TV series set in the world of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. W

    "Netflix says it will use AI to recreate the voice of the late Gene Wilder in a new reality TV series set in the world of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Wonka's The Golden Ticket will feature an AI-generated version of Wilder, who played the eccentric chocolatier in the 197…

    LINKS bbc.com/…/cdxdgpgn0zwo
  4. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate.

    📰 Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate. 📰 Source: BBC News 🔗 Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxdgpgn0zwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # AI # Artific…

    LINKS bbc.co.uk/…/cdxdgpgn0zwo
  5. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Română(RO) · [email protected] ·

    🍿#Netflix revives the voice of actor Gene Wilder with the help of artificial intelligence for a televised competition. The actor was the main character in

    🍿#Netflix readuce la viaţă vocea actorului Gene Wilder cu ajutorul inteligenței artificiale pentru un concurs televizat. Actorul a fost personajul principal în filmul original din 1971 „Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”. 🔗 https:// wp.me/p9KpFA-5nzt # Știri # Technology # AI

    LINKS g4media.ro/netflix-readuce-la-viata-vocea…
  6. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · [email protected] ·

    🚨 NEWS: Netflix uses an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for Willy Wonka reality show, sparking controversy. Key points in brief: 💡 Fifty-five

    🚨 NEWS: Netflix utilizza una voce di Gene Wilder generata dall'AI per il reality Willy Wonka e scatena polemiche Ecco i punti chiave in breve: 💡 Cinquantacinque anni fa, il leggendario Gene Wilder ci invitò a entrare in un mondo di pura immaginazione. Oggi, una ricreazione vocale…

    LINKS meteoraweb.com/…/netflix-utilizza-una-voc… meteoraweb.com/…/news
  7. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show So much for magic. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://ww

    📰 Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show So much for magic. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com/2205408/netflix-used-ai-to-put-gene-wilder-s-voice-into-a-new-reality-show/ # AI # ArtificialIntelligence

    LINKS engadget.com/…/netflix-used-ai-to-put-gen…
  8. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Netflix is using an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice in its Willy Wonka reality show A new teaser trailer confirmed that Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere o

    Netflix is using an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice in its Willy Wonka reality show A new teaser trailer confirmed that Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix on September 23rd, following its Squid Game reality show in the trend of creating real competitions based on f…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/netflix-wonka-golden-ticke…
  9. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show https://www.engadget.com/2205408/netflix-used-ai-to-put-gene-wilder-s-voice-into-a-new-realit

    Netflix used AI to put Gene Wilder's voice into a new reality show https://www.engadget.com/2205408/netflix-used-ai-to-put-gene-wilder-s-voice-into-a-new-reality-show/ # AI # Tech # Entertainment

    LINKS engadget.com/…/netflix-used-ai-to-put-gen…

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