Actors can start selling AI voice clones to game companies

A new deal between the actors' union and an AI startup opens the door for performers to make and license "clones" of their voices for video games and other digital projects  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment January 10, 2024 Actors can start selling AI voice clones to game companies under this new deal A new deal between the actors' union and an AI startup opens the door for performers to make and license "clones" of their voices for video games and other digital projects. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Adan Canto, 'The Cleaning Lady' and 'Designated Survivor' actor, dies at 42 Adan Canto, an actor known for "The Cleaning Lady," "The Following" and "Designated Survivor," died Monday of cancer. He was 42. SHARE       READ MORE Ousted CNN host Don Lemon is staging a comeback on X with a new show Lemon will host a half-hour video podcast that will launch on X and appear on other digital platforms. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Talent agency A3 sells assets to Gersh as legal battle continues Beverly Hills talent agency Gersh said Tuesday it acquired the digital and unscripted divisions of A3. Financial terms were not disclosed. SHARE       READ MORE Naomi Osaka is staging her comeback. Here's what a new biography reveals Ben Rothenberg's new biography, "Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice," reveals the tennis phenom as she returns to the Australian Open. SHARE       READ MORE Singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes at 56, London coroner says Sinead O'Connor died of natural causes, according to a London coroner. The singer was found unresponsive in her London apartment last July. SHARE       READ MORE Kimmel devotes monologue to skewering 'arrogant' Aaron Rodgers after Epstein list; Rodgers replies Host Jimmy Kimmel brings his public feud with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the late-night stage, slamming the "too arrogant" football star. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive subscriber exclusive alerts from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW