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Hasbro Faces Backlash Over AI Voice Rights for Peppa Pig Child Actors
Hasbro, owner of Peppa Pig, is reportedly facing backlash for attempting to compel child actors to sign new contracts that would allow the company to reproduce their voices using AI.
25 Jun, 14:07 — 25 Jun, 17:19
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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual53d ago
Hasbro’s TV Contracts Allegedly Ask Child Voice Actors to Sign Rights Away for AI Use
"A parent or guardian’s approval should never be used as a blanket licence to capture, clone, train, or reuse a child’s voice indefinitely,” the U.K.-based Agents of Young Performers Association said in an open letter.
By Katie Kilkenny
Read full article →ignMostly Factual53d ago
Peppa Pig Owner Hasbro Faces Backlash After Reportedly Trying to Force Child Actors to Sign Away AI Voice Rights
Peppa Pig's cast of child actors have reportedly been told they must sign new contracts that allow brand owner Hasbro to reproduce their voices using AI.
By Tom Phillips
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First report: ign · 25 Jun, 14:07|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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