Harry Shearer expresses skepticism about AI voice technology
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Matt Schimkowitz
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Harry Shearer, the voice actor behind many characters on The Simpsons, expresses skepticism about AI technology despite the potential for it to assist with his extensive voice work. The article notes his long-running radio show Le Show and his musical project about J. Edgar Hoover, suggesting he prefers creative pursuits over AI-assisted voice acting.
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The A.V. ClubHarry Shearer expresses skepticism about AI voice technologyavclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledHarry Shearer’s vocal cords must be exhausted.
So you’d think that he’d welcome the AI assist.
Shearer is actually not impressed by the technology’s "sophist"
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