005 NAVAgator podcast - Discussing the fAIr Voices pledge, with Rolf Veldman, CEO of Voice 123

Protecting your Voice Data: The Fair Voices Pledge & AI in Voice ActingIn this episode of The Navigator podcast, host Matthew Parham, along with Vice President Carin Gilfry and President Tim Friedlander, discuss the Fair Voices Pledge with Rolf Veldman, CEO of online casting site Voice123. The episode delves into the initiatives behind the Fair Voices Pledge, which ensures companies handling voice actor sound files agree not to use or sell these files for AI training without consent. The discussion highlights the importance of legislative protections for biometric data, the evolving role of AI in the voice acting industry, and how voice actors can safeguard their work. The panel provides insights from both the voice actor and company perspectives, emphasizing the need for transparency and the ethical handling of voice data.00:00 Introduction to AI in Voice Acting01:13 Overview of the Fair Voices Campaign03:26 Voice 1, 2, 3's Role and Ethical Practices07:19 Addressing AI Job Concerns10:31 Legal and Ethical Implications of AI16:23 Fair Voices Pledge and Industry Impact22:20 Future of AI in Voice Acting28:03 ConclusionFor more info: https://navavoices.org/fair-voices/Rolf is CEO of Voice123, a signatory to the fAIr Voices Pledge www.voice123.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.