Episode 039 - AI, Ethics & The Future

Welcome to the VoiceMe Podcast, information and advice on the world of voiceover, presented by voiceme.co.za – The South African Search Directory for Voice Artists and Related Services. I’m Andrew Sutherland, founder of voiceme.co.za, and in this episode, I’m talking about a subject that’s has been unsettling for a lot of us – the rise of AI in the voiceover industry, and what it means for human voice artists like you and me.

Topics in this episode:

• What AI voice technology can and can’t do
• Why clients still prefer human voice artists
• Real-world examples of AI voice limitations
• The role of emotion, nuance, and improvisation in VO
• Ethical concerns around AI training and voice cloning
• Contract red flags to watch out for
• How to protect your voice rights
• Ways to stay relevant and future-proof your VO career
• Embracing your uniqueness and adding more value
• Building community and advocating for ethical standards

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