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Evangelion's Shinji Voice Actor Calls for AI Voice Cloning Ban

The voice actor for Shinji in Neon Genesis Evangelion has expressed distress over AI voice cloning technology, describing it as "heartbreaking." He is urging the Japanese government to take action and implement regulations to address the issue. This call for intervention highlights growing concerns within the entertainment industry about the ethical implications and potential misuse of AI in replicating human voices. AI

IMPACT Raises ethical concerns about AI voice cloning and its impact on creative professionals, potentially influencing future policy discussions.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from a voice actor about AI voice cloning, not a direct release or policy announcement.

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Evangelion's Shinji Voice Actor Calls for AI Voice Cloning Ban

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    🎮 The voice of Shinji in Evangelion says AI voice cloning is 'heartbreaking,' calls for Japanese government to intervene It would be nice if somebody did something, for once. 📰 Source: Latest from PC Gamer 🔗 Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/the-voice-of-shinji-in-eva…