Morgan Freeman calls AI deepfake a 'scam' after his voice is replicated on TikTok

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Morgan Freeman thanked fans after being made aware of a TikTok video that used AI to replicate his voice. He condemned the post, stressing the importance to expose 'unauthorized AI use.'

With one of the most discernible voices in Hollywood, Morgan Freeman certainly has his money where his mouth is. So, it's no surprise that the revered actor took issue with a video circulating on the social platform TikTok, with a voice that was packaged as his own. 'Welcome to my niece's day-in-life, narrated by me, Morgan Freeman,' the video begins.

Thank you to my incredible fans for your vigilance and support in calling out the unauthorized use of an A.I. voice imitating me,' he wrote to his Facebook. 'Your dedication helps authenticity and integrity remain paramount. Grateful. #AI #scam #imitation #IdentityProtection.' CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Unfortunately for Freeman, this isn't the first time his name and likeness have been used without his permission.

McCreary says she was sent a video of Freeman seemingly promoting a book. McCreary thought the deepfake was so legitimate, that she called the actor's makeup artist to confirm whether it was real or not. In 2021, a video titled 'This is Not Morgan Freeman' went viral online, which depicted Freeman in both video and audio form. The video highlighted the advancements in artifical intelligence, promoting immense conversation.

 

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