The Chinese Voice Actor Forced to Prove He's Human
sixthtone.com
July 11, 2026
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Summary
Voice actor Shen Anyu has recorded multiple videos to prove he is human due to the widespread use of AI-generated copies of his voice. Since 2025, these AI replicas have become prevalent online, prompting Shen to demonstrate his authenticity.
Key Takeaways
- Shen Anyu, a Chinese voice actor, has recorded multiple videos to prove he is human due to widespread AI clones of his voice circulating online.
- Since 2025, AI-generated copies of Shen's voice have led to mislabeling of his real recordings, resulting in reduced income and visibility for his work.
- Shen and his wife spend significant time documenting and combating unauthorized use of his voice, facing challenges in tracing creators and pursuing legal action.
- The rise of AI voice-cloning tools is impacting performers in China's ultrashort-drama, audiobook, and short-video industries, with many discovering their voices used in projects they never participated in.
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