Cher and Selena Gomez criticize AI-generated songs featuring their voices as “out of control.”
Celebrities Cher and Selena Gomez Slam Unauthorized Use of AI
Celebrities like Cher and Selena Gomez have joined the chorus of stars reacting to the use of Artificial Intelligence after the two slammed AI-generated songs created using their voices without their permission.
The 77-year-old actor recently said that AI technology is “out of control,” “shocking,” and should be “illegal” after hearing a fake version of a song that someone created using her voice to cover a Madonna song.
“Someone did me doing a Madonna song, and it was kind of shocking,” the “If I Could Turn Back Time” singer said.
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“They didn’t have it down perfectly,” she added. “But also, I’ve spent my entire life trying to be myself, and now these a**holes are going to go take it?”
“And they’ll do my acting, and they’ll do my singing? It’s just…it’s out of control,” the superstar actress continued. “I’m telling you, if you work forever to become somebody – and I’m not talking about somebody in the famous, money part – but an artist and then someone just takes it from you, it seems like it should be illegal.”
The “Witches of Eastwick” star has also hit back at claims of irony after critics noted she’s credited with being the first star to use technology in her music with use of autotune.
“When we used it, it wasn’t called [auto-tune], it was a pitch machine,” Cher said. “It started and it was like, ‘Oh my God, this is the best thing ever. And I thought, ‘You don’t even know it’s me. This is the best thing ever…’”
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The comments backed up what the singer told Paper Magazine on Thursday, which was that she “never liked” her “voice that much. If I had my choice, I probably would have another one, but I didn’t get my choice. I got my mother’s voice.”
Cher’s reaction to hearing the fake song was similar to Gomez’s, who recently called it “scary” after hearing an AI-generated cover version of a 2016 song by her ex-boyfriend The Weeknd called “Starboy.”
The clip featured the fake Gomez voice singing the song with a message translated from Turkish that read, “How did you find Selena’s viral cover of Starboy voiced with artificial intelligence?”
The “Wizards of Waverly Place” star replied simply, “Scary.”
What are the ethical and legal implications of using AI to create fake content without the consent of individuals involved, such as AI-generated songs featuring celebrity voices?
’ll do my voice, and they’ll create whatever they want? It’s a little bit frightening,” she continued.
Gomez, on the other hand, expressed her frustration after discovering an AI-generated song featuring her voice on social media.
“This is so unacceptable. The industry is so much harder … and it just makes me angry that someone can just do that,” the 30-year-old singer and actress said.
Both Cher and Gomez are not the only celebrities who have spoken out against the unauthorized use of AI. In recent years, there have been several instances of AI-generated deepfakes, where videos and audios are manipulated to create fake content of celebrities.
This raises important ethical and legal questions regarding the boundaries of technology and the protection of artists’ voices and creative works.
While AI has undoubtedly brought numerous advancements and benefits to various industries, the unauthorized use of AI in creating fake content without the consent of the individuals involved is a violation of their rights and privacy.
Furthermore, AI-generated content can potentially harm the reputation and livelihood of celebrities. In a world where authenticity and originality are highly valued, the creation of fake content undermines the integrity and credibility of artists.
There is a growing need for stricter regulation and legal frameworks surrounding the use of AI in order to protect the rights of individuals and prevent the misuse of this technology.
Companies and individuals should be held accountable for the unauthorized use of AI and face legal consequences for violating the rights of artists and individuals.
As AI continues to evolve and become more sophisticated, it is crucial that we address the ethical implications and ensure that technology is used responsibly and ethically.
Celebrities like Cher and Gomez highlighting this issue brings much-needed attention and urgency to the need for comprehensive regulations governing the use of AI.
It is only through collective efforts and collaboration between industry stakeholders, policymakers, and technology experts that we can strike a balance between innovation and the protection of individual rights.
The unauthorized use of AI is not only a violation of privacy and creative rights but also a threat to the integrity and authenticity of artistic expression. It is time for action to ensure that AI is used in a manner that respects and upholds the rights and dignity of individuals.
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