JOURNAL ARTICLE

Tom Hanks, a longtime critic of using AI in film and TV, warns fans about a dental plan video using a deepfake AI version of him: 'We saw this coming'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hagy, Paige 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Tom Hanks' warning regarding the unauthorized use of his artificial intelligence likeness in a promotional video for a dental plan. Hanks expressed his concerns about the implications of AI in the entertainment industry, particularly how it can create lifelike representations of individuals without their consent. He highlighted the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike, during which writers are seeking protections against the use of AI in scriptwriting and content creation. The article also notes that while a tentative agreement has been reached regarding writers' contracts, the actors' strike continues, with fears that studios may exploit actors' likenesses through AI technology. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:172758214
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