Cate Blanchett is one of many actors who have expressed concerns about artificial intelligence.
In a recent interview with the BBC, the Oscar winner said technology is “deeply concerning”.
“I’m looking at these robots and self-driving cars and I don’t really know what it’s going to do to anyone,” she told the outlet.
Blanchett added that she is “less concerned” about the impact AI will have on her job, and “more concerned about the impact AI will have on average people.”
Cate Blanchett told the BBC that she is “deeply concerned” about the impact AI will have on Hollywood and other sectors. (Jed Cullen/Dave Bennett/WireImage)
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“I’m worried about us as a species. It’s a much bigger issue,” she said.
The “Don’t Look Up” star went on to say that the threat of AI is “very real” because “anyone can be completely replaced.”
“Forget about whether the other person is an actor or not. Just record your own voice for 3-4 seconds and we’ll be able to recreate your voice.”
She added, “From one side, it’s creativity, but it’s also incredibly destructive. Of course, it’s the flip side.”
The Oscar winner said the threat of AI is “very real” because “anyone can be completely replaced.” (Noam Garay/Getty Images)
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Blanchett’s concerns come as the Creative Artists Agency (CAA), which represents her, and YouTube announce a new partnership to control the likeness of actors and athletes in AI-generated content. It was announced a week ago.
“By working with CAA, we will gain insights from some of the world’s most influential people (some of whom are being heavily influenced by the latest wave of AI innovations), and collaborate with a broader group of creators and artists. “We can improve the product before releasing it,” the company said in a blog post.
“From one side, it’s creative, but it’s also incredibly destructive. Of course, that’s the flip side.”
“CAA’s clients’ first-hand experience with digital replicas in the evolving landscape of AI will be critical in shaping tools that responsibly empower and protect creators and the broader YouTube community. ”
Next year, CAA clients will have access to technology that can identify AI-generated content featuring their likeness and the option to remove it through a privacy complaint process.
Blanchett’s agency, Creative Artists Agency, has partnered with YouTube to help clients monitor AI-generated content on the platform. (Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio, via Getty Images)
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“At CAA, ethics and talent rights are at the heart of the conversation around AI, and we applaud YouTube’s leadership for creating this talent-friendly solution, which is fundamentally aligned with our goals. We are taking this important step to empower YouTube We’re proud to partner with Creative Artists Agency, which will give talent more control over their digital identity and how and where it’s used.” CEO and co-chairman Brian Lard said in a statement on a YouTube post about the deal.
Several actors have already run into problems with AI-generated material having likenesses of their faces and voices used without their consent.
“Black Widow” star Scarlett Johansson, who is also a CAA customer, told OpenAI last year that the company would use a “Sky” voice similar to hers, even though she had already turned down an offer to star in a movie. The company claimed that it had released the system and sought legal action against the company. work.
“When I heard the public demonstration, I was shocked, angry, and in disbelief that Mr. Altman would pursue a voice so eerily similar to mine that close friends and the press could not tell it apart. Mr. Altman The resemblance was intentional, as she tweeted the word “she,” a nod to the movie in which I played the voice of Samantha, a chat system that creates intimate relationships with humans. “There is,” the statement said. NPR in May, please read.
Scarlett Johansson has filed legal action against OpenAI, claiming it uses a voice similar to hers in its Sky voice system. (Paolo Brocco/Film Magic)
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“As a result of their actions, I was forced to hire an attorney, who wrote two letters to Mr. Altman and Mr. Openal, clarifying their actions and explaining that they created the voice of ‘Sky.’ “As a result, OpenAl reluctantly agreed to remove the ‘Sky’ voice,” the statement continued.
“Skye’s voice is not Scarlett Johansson’s, and we never intended it to resemble her,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “We cast the voice actor for Skye’s voice before contacting them.” Out of respect for Ms. Johansson, we have temporarily suspended the use of Skye’s voice in our products. I am sorry to Mr. Johansson that we did not communicate better. ”
In August, Tom Hanks posted a statement on Instagram saying, “There are multiple ads on the internet that misrepresent my name, likeness, and voice to promote miracle cures and magic bullets. It was created fraudulently by AI without the consent of ”
He continued, “I have no affiliation with these posts or works or treatments or with the spokespeople who promote these treatments. I have type 2 diabetes and am not certified for treatment. We only work with doctors. Don’t be fooled. Don’t lose your hard-earned money.”
Tom Hanks has already had his likeness used twice in AI-generated ads without his consent. (Chris Hyde)
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Hanks’ likeness was also used in a dental company scan in October 2023, at which time Hanks issued a similar warning to fans.
Fox News Digital’s Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.
