Cate Blanchett is one of many actors who have expressed their concerns artificial intelligence.
In a recent interview With the BBC, The Oscar winner said technology “worries her greatly.”
“I look at these robots and self-driving cars and I don't really know what anyone brings,” she told the outlet.
Blanchett added that she is “less concerned” about the impact of artificial intelligence on her job and more “about the impact it will have on the average person.”
Cate Blanchett told the BBC she was “deeply concerned” about the impact of artificial intelligence on Hollywood and beyond. (Jed Cullen/Dave Bennett/WireImage)
“I'm worried about us as a species, it's a much bigger problem,” she said.
The “Don't Look Up” star went on to say that the threat of artificial intelligence is “very real” because “you can completely replace anyone.”
“Forget whether they're actors or not, if you record for three or four seconds, Your voice can be repeated.”
“When you look at it one way, it's creativity, but it's also incredibly destructive, which is of course the other side of it,” she added.
The Oscar winner said the AI threat is “very real” because “you can completely replace anyone.” (Noam Galai/Getty Images)
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Blanchett's concerns were voiced just a few weeks before Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the company she represents, and YouTube announced their new partnership to manage the likes of actors and athletes in AI-generated content.
“By collaborating with CAA, we will gain insight from some of the world’s most influential figures – some of whom have been significantly influenced by the latest waves of AI innovation – to improve our product before launching it to a wider range of creators and artists.” It was stated in the blog post.
“When you look at it one way, it's creativity, but it's also incredibly destructive, which is of course the other side of it.”
“CAA clients' first-hand experience with Digital replicas “In the evolving landscape AI will be crucial in shaping a tool that responsibly empowers and protects creators and the broader YouTube community.”
Next year, CAA customers will have access to technology that can identify AI-generated content that features their likeness, giving them the option to remove it through the privacy complaint process.
Blanchett's agency, Creative Artists Agency, has partnered with YouTube to help its clients monitor AI-generated content on the platform. (Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)
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“At CAA, our conversations around AI center around ethics and talent rights, and we applaud YouTube’s leadership for creating this talent-friendly solution, which fundamentally aligns with our goals. We are proud to partner with YouTube as it takes this important step in empowering YouTube,” said Brian Lord, CEO and President. “Talent has greater control over what their digital form looks like and how and where it is used,” the participant, Creative Artists Agency, said in a statement on YouTube about the deal.
Many actors have already faced issues with their faces and voices being used without their consent in AI-generated material.
“Black Widow” star. Scarlett JohanssonShe, also a CAA client, sought legal action against OpenAI last year when she claimed the company launched its “Sky” voice-like voice system after she had already rejected the company's offer to hire her for the job.
“When I heard the demo released, I was shocked, angry, and in disbelief that Mr. Altman would go with a voice that sounded so eerily similar to mine that even my closest friends and news outlets couldn't tell the difference. Mr. Altman even hinted that “the similarity was intentional, as I tweeted one word “she” – a reference to the movie in which I voiced the chat system, Samantha, who forms an intimate relationship with a human,” the statement said. Released by NPR In May, read on.
Scarlett Johansson has sought legal action against OpenAI after she claimed the company used a voice similar to hers in its 'Sky' audio system. (Paolo Bloco/Film Magic)
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“As a result of their actions, I was forced to appoint a legal advisor, to whom I wrote two letters Mr. Altman and OpenAlexplaining what they did and asking them to detail the exact process by which they created the “Sky” sound. “Consequently, OpenAl has reluctantly agreed to remove Sky’s audio.”
In a statement to Fox News Digital, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said: “Sky's voice is not Scarlett Johansson's voice, and was never intended to resemble her voice. We cast the voice actor behind Sky's voice before any contact with Ms. Scarlett Johansson.” Out of respect for Ms. Johansson, we have temporarily stopped using Sky audio in our products. We apologize to Ms. Johansson that we did not communicate better.”
In August, Tom Hanks posted a statement on Instagram, saying: “There are numerous ads online that are falsely using my name, image and voice to promote miracle cures and wonder drugs. These ads were created without my consent, fraudulently and through artificial intelligence.” “
He continued, “I have no affiliation with these publications, products and treatments, or the spokespersons promoting these treatments. I have type 2 diabetes, and I only work with a board-certified physician regarding my treatment. Don't be fooled. Do it.” Don't get scammed and don't lose your hard earned money.”
Tom Hanks' image has already been used twice without his consent in AI-generated ads. (Chris Hyde)
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Hanks' photo was also used in a dental company inspection in October 2023, when he issued a similar warning For the fans.
Fox News Digital's Lindsay Cornick contributed to this report.
