Court Allows Voice Actors’ Lawsuit Against AI Firm Over Unauthorized Voice Cloning to Proceed

A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that a class action lawsuit by voice actors against AI voiceover startup Lovo can proceed in part. The plaintiffs allege that Lovo has been reselling voice ‘clones’—AI-generated replicas of their voices—without proper authorization. This lawsuit presents significant legal questions, which U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken notes are among the first of their kind. He emphasizes the potential implications this case could have for both the performative careers of voice actors and the evolving practices within the artificial intelligence industry. For further details, refer to the original article on Law.com.