According to reports, several well-known voice actors, including Zhang Jiaming, the voice actor of "Taiyi Zhenren" in the "Ne Zha" series, have recently spoken out against AI voice theft behavior. They not only face the embarrassment of their voices being widely stolen but also encounter the reality of losing commercial contracts to AI, threatening their livelihoods.

Core Dilemma: Cancelled Commercial Contracts and "Free" AI

Zhang Jiaming revealed that since last year, his voice has been extensively illegally cloned, with the voice of "Taiyi Zhenren" being a major target:

Commercial Contracts Lost: Three long-term partners have clearly stated that due to the existence of numerous highly similar and free AI voice clones in the market, they have decided not to renew their contracts.

Widespread Infringement: It was found that over 700 new cases of infringement were added online within just one day.

Difficulties in Legal Action: Despite investing a lot of time gathering evidence, due to most infringers being minors and the complex legal procedures for accountability, there has been no successful case filed so far.

Industry Resistance: Leading Institutions and Voice Actors Unite Against the Issue

Besides Zhang Jiaming, renowned voice actors such as Lü Yanting, who voiced "Ne Zha," and Ji Guanlin, who voiced "Zhen Huan," have also faced the problem of "losing their voices." In response to this chaos, industry organizations have begun taking action:

Qixiang Tianwai's Notice: The well-known game and animation voice company Shanghai Qixiang Tianwai Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. issued a statement saying that relevant infringement cases have completed court trials and are awaiting judicial rulings.

Statement by the China Radio and Television Association: The Actor Committee of the China Radio and Television Social Organizations Federation clearly pointed out that any AI voice cloning or face swapping related to specific actors, even if marked as "non-commercial" or "fan-made," still requires full liability for infringement.

Legal Struggle: The "Deep Waters" of Intellectual Property Protection

Whether sound is considered protected under personality rights or copyright has become a focal point in the era of AI:

Extension of Personality Rights: Voices have high personal identification value, and unauthorized AI cloning is seen as an open violation of personality rights.

Misconceptions About Exemption: Many creators believe that marking content as "public welfare sharing" can exempt them from liability, but the law has clearly stated that if it causes replacement effects or damages the potential business opportunities of the original author, it constitutes infringement.

Technical Barriers: Current AI can complete voice theft with just 1 second of material, and the abuse of technology is rapidly destroying the professional value of the voice acting industry.

Conclusion: Protect That "Irreplaceable" Warmth

When cold algorithms can accurately replicate every vibration of the vocal cords, the dignity of art faces a serious test. Voice actors