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Radio host David Greene says Google's NotebookLM tool stole his voice
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David Greene claims that Google used an AI voice that closely resembles his own without permission, leading him to file a lawsuit. Greene had spent decades perfecting his voice and was unaware of Google's NotebookLM tool until he was alerted by a former colleague.
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- Praise: NotebookLM's ability to imitate voices is so advanced that listeners often can't distinguish between the original and the generated content, showcasing impressive generative AI capabilities.
- Concern: Concerns arise over the ethical implications of voice imitation, as it raises questions about consent and ownership in the realm of generative AI.
- Concern: The potential for generative AI to exhaust available voices and faces suggests a looming issue of originality and authenticity in AI-generated content.