The Illusion of More

AI and Voice Replication with Tim Friedlander

Episode Summary

I talk with Tim Friedlander, voice actor, musician, and founder of the National Associaion of Voice Actors (NAVA). Tim joined me to talk about AI -- its potential threats to his profession, his experience meeting on Capitol Hill, and his views on why this matters.

Episode Notes

Contents

• 00:32 – Tim’s background.
• 03:07 – Political voiceovers.
• 04:31 – Voice acting is acting.
• 06:20 – About NAVA.
• 10:25 – Size of NAVA and the market.
• 12:35 – Experiences on the Hill.
• 17:04 – Economic value of the market.
• 18:53 – Resistance to the cause.
• 21:46 – The challenge does not end with licensing.
• 25:24 – What's resonating on the Hill. 
• 28:55 – No FAKES Act.
• 33:29 – Reasons why this conversation matters.
• 40:15 – AI as a tool for creators.
• 44:50 – Is it too late to respond?
• 48:45 – The climate has changed for Big Tech.
• 55:30 – No FAKES reprise.