テクノロジー｜声のAI不正利用に対処する動き / Technology | Efforts to Address Misuse of Voice AI

Summary

Itochu Corporation and the Japan Actors’ Union have announced an initiative to create a database of voice actors’ voices. This effort aims to prevent unauthorized imitation of voice actors’ voices by generative AI, which has been increasingly occurring. The official voice database will manage the voices of thousands of individuals and seeks to protect the rights of the entire industry.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, is it common for voice actors’ voices to be used without permission?
Log: Yeah, it’s become more common lately. With advancements in generative AI technology, it’s easier to imitate voices. Voice actors are particularly targeted.
Chako: That’s awful! Is there anything we can do to protect everyone’s voices?
Log: It seems that Itochu and the Japan Actors Union are creating an official voice database. By managing it, they’re trying to prevent unauthorized use.
Navi: Initiatives like this are considered important for protecting the rights of voice actors. We should keep an eye on how this develops.

Admin’s Note

I feel that the recent response by Itochu Corporation and the Japan Actors’ Union to the misuse of voice AI is an important step in protecting the rights of voice actors. Especially with the rapid advancement of AI technology making it easier to imitate voices, the establishment of an official voice database is absolutely essential. It’s crucial for the entire industry to work together to ensure that the efforts of voice actors do not go to waste. The conversation between Chako and Log also highlighted the importance of safeguarding the voices of voice actors.