Between 'de-aging' teen So Ye-jin and 'fake' Yeom Hye-ran… Where does AI actor permission go?
The use of artificial intelligence in video content creation is presenting both opportunities and challenges for actors. In the Netflix series "Scandal," actress Son Ye-jin used AI-powered de-aging technology to play her younger self, while in a short film called "Meter Reader," AI was used to replicate actress Yeom Hye-ran's face and voice without her consent.
This has raised concerns about the potential for unauthorized use of celebrities' likenesses, with some, such as SM Entertainment, responding with plans to take legal action. In response to these issues, the Korean Broadcasters Actors Labor Union has partnered with the Korea Digital DNA Center to establish a system for protecting actors' digital rights and assets.
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