Ashly Burch Worried About AI's Impact on Game Art
Ashly Burch, the voice behind Aloy in the Horizon series, recently addressed a leaked Sony video featuring an AI version of her character. The video, which was reported by The Verge and later deleted, showcased Sony Interactive Entertainment's director of software engineering, Sharwin Raghoebardajal, interacting with an AI-powered Aloy. The AI Aloy responded to questions with a robotic voice and stiff facial animations, clearly distinct from Burch's performance.
Burch took to TikTok to express her concerns about the video, emphasizing that it was not reflective of any active development at Guerrilla Games, nor did it use any of her performance data. She highlighted the broader implications of such technology, expressing worry about the future of game performance as an art form. Burch used the incident to draw attention to the ongoing video game voice actors strike, led by SAG-AFTRA, which is fighting for protections against the use of AI in replicating actors' performances without consent and fair compensation.
The strike has already impacted several high-profile games, with unvoiced NPCs appearing in titles like Destiny 2 and World of Warcraft, and voice actor replacements noted in games such as League of Legends and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Burch stressed the importance of the strike, noting that temporary union contracts are available for game companies to sign, which would provide the protections actors are seeking.
Generative AI remains a contentious topic in the gaming and entertainment industries, with companies like Keywords Studios facing challenges in using AI to create games, and others like Activision employing it for certain game assets. Asad Qizilbash from PlayStation Studios highlighted the potential of AI to personalize gaming experiences for younger audiences, underscoring the generational shift towards seeking more meaningful and personalized interactions in games.
The Best PlayStation Character Face-Off
Pick a winner
New duel
1ST
2ND
3RDSee your ResultsFinish playing for your personal results or see the community’s!Continue playingSee results
-
TAnimeTAnime app is the ultimate destination for anime fans around the globe. Packed with a massive library of iconic anime series, this app delivers the very best of the anime universe straight to your screen. Watch your favorite characters leap into action, dive into epic battles, and experience emotion -
Daniela GhionePersonal portfolio of Daniela GhionePersonal portfolio of Daniela Ghione ### What's New in the Latest Version 2.56.927Last updated on Oct 9, 2022Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out! -
Teeter Up: Remastered ModWelcome to Teeter Up: Remastered Mod, the ultimate physics-based puzzle experience crafted exclusively for Netflix members. Get ready to dive into a world of excitement, where jetpacks soar, rockets blast, and every level brings a fresh surprise. Your mission? Simple in concept, magical in execution -
Blade SoulImmerse yourself in the electrifying world of Blade Soul, a dynamic mobile action RPG that blends fast-paced combat with deep strategic gameplay. Wield legendary blades, assemble a team of elite warriors, and journey through mysterious, danger-filled realms. Hone your abilities, master precision-bas -
Jackal Jeep - Arcade retro gunWelcome to Jackal Jeep - Arcade retro gun game! Step into the driver’s seat of a rugged military jeep and unleash relentless firepower in Jackal Jeep - Arcade retro gun, a fast-paced, retro-style shooter that delivers non-stop action. As a lone commando on a daring rescue mission, you must speed thr -
Solo Pool[ttpp]Pure Pool, Fair Game, 8-Ball Pool, Carom (3-Ball Pool), Artistic Pool Mode[yyxx]Solo Pool is the ultimate solo pool experience for Android, designed for players who love mastering the precision and strategy of cue sports in a distraction-free environment. Whether you're refining your technique
