Dragon Ball’s Goku Voice Actor 'Furious' Over AI Videos Using Her Voice Without Permission
Masako Nozawa, best known for voicing Goku in the Dragon Ball anime series, is slamming AI users for stealing her voice to create projects using the rapidly-advancing technology, calling it outright “theft.”
Masako Nozawa, the talented voice behind Goku in the beloved Dragon Ball anime, is vehemently protesting the misuse of her voice by artificial intelligence. In a scathing interview, the 89-year-old veteran voice actor denounced the creation of AI-generated videos that utilize her voice without her consent, labeling it a "theft" that angers her deeply.
Nozawa emphasizes that while AI may mimic her voice, it lacks the essential "heart" needed to truly bring characters to life. The Tokyo District Court recently ruled in her favor, establishing a significant legal precedent for voice actors' rights in Japan. Nozawa, who also serves as vice-chairperson of the Japan Actors Union, is encouraging fans to work diligently to become skilled voice actors themselves rather than relying on AI.
She hopes that by following established guidelines, both humans and AI can coexist harmoniously in the future.
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