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Voice Behind Over 100 Simpsons Characters Doesn't Want AI Stealing Them


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Friday, February 7th 2025 at 15:04 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • The Simpsonsis sometimes an insightful satire about the absurdities of family life and the media landscape in modern America, sometimes a slapstick comedy about Homer putting his body through hell for his latest feat of stupidity,

The article discusses Harry Shearer, the voice actor behind over 100 characters on "The Simpsons," expressing his concerns about the potential use of AI in replicating his voice. Shearer, who has voiced iconic characters like Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, and Principal Skinner, is worried about AI technology being used to reproduce his voice without his consent, a practice he finds deeply troubling. He compares this to the unauthorized use of an artist's work, highlighting the ethical issues involved. This comes at a time when AI and voice replication technologies are advancing, raising broader concerns within the entertainment industry about the rights of voice actors and the implications of AI in creative fields.

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