@ai_and_law · Post #316 · 05/28/2024, 07:04 AM
Actors Sue AI Company for Unauthorized Use of Voices Actors Linnea Sage and Paul Skye Lehrman have filed a lawsuit against AI voice generator company Lovo, seeking $5 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that Lovo used their voices without permission to create synthetic vocals for millions of voiceover productions. Sage, known for her role as Black Cat in Marvel Snap, and Lehrman, who has appeared in “Blue Bloods” and “New Amsterdam,” claim they were not properly compensated for their work and that Lovo misrepresented their rights. The actors argue that Lovo's actions violate their union rules, putting them at risk of breaching their contracts. They assert that Lovo's unauthorized use of their voices is theft of service and misappropriation, depriving them of future opportunities and income. The lawsuit seeks restitution of profits Lovo earned from its allegedly illicit use of their voices and highlights broader concerns about the misuse of actors' talents by AI companies. #AI#VoiceActors#IntellectualProperty#TechNews