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Netflix faces backlash for using AI to resurrect Gene Wilder's voice

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Netflix is facing backlash for using AI to recreate the voice of the late actor Gene Wilder for a Willy Wonka reality show. Fans have expressed outrage and disappointment, with many hoping the project will be canceled. The use of AI to resurrect a deceased actor's voice for commercial purposes has sparked significant controversy. AI

IMPACT Raises ethical concerns about the use of AI in resurrecting deceased actors' voices for entertainment.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a product (Netflix reality show) using AI in a controversial manner, not a core AI release or research.

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Netflix faces backlash for using AI to resurrect Gene Wilder's voice

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Fans Furious as Netflix Uses AI to Bring Gene Wilder’s Voice Back From the Dead for Willy Wonka Reality Show "I hope this gets cancelled." # acting # voiceover

    Fans Furious as Netflix Uses AI to Bring Gene Wilder’s Voice Back From the Dead for Willy Wonka Reality Show "I hope this gets cancelled." # acting # voiceover # AI https:// futurism.com/future-society/fa ns-furious-netflix-gene-wilder-voice-ai-willy-wonka

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