Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones actor, recently praised Troy Baker's performance as Indy in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it demonstrates the unnecessary use of artificial intelligence for voice acting. Speaking with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing that genuine talent and creative vision, not AI, were responsible for the successful capture of the character's essence. "You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul," Ford declared, highlighting Baker's "brilliant job."

Released in December, The Great Circle offered a well-received, albeit non-canonical, addition to the Indiana Jones franchise, a stark contrast to the reception of the latest film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. This disparity in critical response may influence future franchise decisions, potentially favoring video game adaptations over further film installments featuring Ford.

Ford's critique of AI in entertainment mirrors sentiments expressed by other prominent figures. Tim Burton labeled AI-generated art "very disturbing," while Nicolas Cage deemed it a "dead end." The concerns extend to the voice acting community, with actors like Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) and Doug Cockle (The Witcher) voicing their opposition to AI's use, citing the potential for financial exploitation and displacement of human talent. They view AI-powered chatbots and similar applications as a significant threat to their livelihoods.