The article discusses a group of 26 Japanese voice actors, including well-known actors like Koichi Yamadera and Yuki Kaji, who have called for rules to regulate the use of generative AI in the creation of audio and visual content that mimics their voices.
The Japanese Actors Union has backed up these claims with proof of instances where AI-generated content has been posted online or sold, simulating the voices of anime characters.
The voice actors are concerned about the lack of consent and the potential for the misuse of their voices in inflammatory content.