""We are facing a profound upheaval in our profession with the arrival of artificial intelligence," said the op-ed in Le Parisien, which was signed by some 4,000 artists. Signatories included many of French cinema's brightest and best, such as actors Swann Arlaud, Franck Dubosc and Elodie Bouchez. While artificial intelligence was "extraordinarily valuable in certain fields", they said it was a "devouring hydra for artists like us"."
"The op-ed, released ahead of the 51st edition of the French film industry's César Awards, warned of the rise of "unauthorised voice cloning" which has taken the industry by storm. "Not a week goes by without an artist sounding the alarm over the brutal competition AI is inflicting on their work," it said."
"It also pointed to the hundreds of lesser-known artists who "can't afford to refuse a contract" and sign away their voices to AI "despite the risks to their image and their future". "This organised plundering is not hypothetical - it's happening here and now. It's intolerable and it's taking place before our very eyes.""
Thousands of French actors and filmmakers are raising alarm about AI tools that replicate voices and content, saying the technology is plundering talent across the industry. Around 4,000 artists, including well-known actors, have registered deep concern about unauthorised voice cloning and the technology's competitive impact. Many lesser-known performers accept contracts that give away their voices because they cannot afford to refuse, risking their image and future. Artists describe the phenomenon as organised plundering and call for a clear legal framework to protect copyright and related rights. Industry actions include formal notices to companies and street protests.
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