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Ethical Implications of Using AI to Recreate Voices of Deceased Artists Dr. Chitra B T1, Aakash Amar Murthy2, Aditya Saiprasad3, Advaith A4, Akshat D5 1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Industrial Engineering and Management, R. V. College of Engineering, Karnataka 2Student, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, R. V. College of Engineering, Karnataka 3Student, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, R. V. College of Engineering, Karnataka 4Student, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, R. V. College of Engineering, Karnataka 5Student, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, R. V. College of Engineering, Karnataka
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Abstract - Artificial intelligence voice cloning technology
only minutes of audio samples, the barrier to produce unauthorized vocal copies has dropped dramatically, further fueling these moral issues.
is now so advanced that it can generate highly realistic human voice copies from minute samples, allowing the recreation of the voice of deceased artists to be used in new works. This technology poses deep ethical, legal, and social questions about consent, posthumous personality rights, and integrity of artistic heritage. This paper discusses ethical complexities of posthumous voice recreation technology, examines current regulatory frameworks, and formulates ethical standards for responsible use in art and commercial environments. Key findings identify that while AI voice recreation unlocks creative and commercial potential, its ethical use necessitates transparent consent models, transparent attribution practices, and proper regard for cultural and family interests.
This research examines the ethics of reviving dead voices through AI technologies, such as current practices, law, harms, and remedies. By combining AI ethics, entertainment law, and cultural studies in an interdisciplinary framework, it aims to contribute to the development of ethical recommendations that are sensitive to the rights and legacies of the dead authors and facilitate responsible innovation in the creative industries.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Current State of Voice Cloning Technology
Key Words: Voice Cloning, Artificial Intelligence, Posthumous Rights, Digital Legacy, Artistic Integrity, Voice Synthesis
Voice cloning technology (Fig-1) has advanced significantly in recent years, with AI systems now capable of producing speech that is nearly indistinguishable from human voice patterns. These systems analyze speech samples to identify unique vocal characteristics and then generate new speech that maintains these distinctive features. According to industry research, the number of voice-assisted devices is expected to grow exponentially, indicating the growing prevalence and sophistication of voice synthesis technologies.
1. INTRODUCTION The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has made it possible to develop sophisticated voice cloning technologies with the capacity to imitate human voices in a very close approximation with high accuracy and authenticity. This capability has far-reaching implications in the entertainment industry since it can "bring back to life" the voices of dead creatives after death to be used in new creative works, commercials, or other purposes. Even though the technology is of immense creative potential and potential economic worth, it also raises serious ethical concerns regarding consent, intellectual property rights, and respecting the memory of the dead.
Modern voice synthesis platforms allow for precise manipulation of voice characteristics through Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML), giving users control over pitch, pronunciation, rate, and volume of the generated speech. This level of control enables the creation of highly personalized and realistic voice outputs, making the technology particularly appealing for applications in entertainment, customer service, and accessibility tools.
The moral implications of exploiting AI to make copies of the voices of late artists are at the nexus of some intricate fields: digital rights management, posthumous personality rights, artistic integrity, and preservation of cultural heritage. Who-if anyone-should have the right to sanction such copies is an issue of debate, as is the question of how such content should be released to the public. With the emergence of technology that can clone a voice based on
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