AI

How The Voiceover Gallery Is Expanding in the AI Era

By Austen Moret. Published on: March 1, 2026

As the voiceover industry continues to adapt to rapid technological change, agencies are being forced to rethink how they operate, represent talent, and position themselves in an increasingly competitive landscape. The Voiceover Gallery, led by CEO and founder Marylou Thistleton-Smith, has emerged as one of the agencies navigating this shift with a clear business strategy […]

EA Sports FC to Use AI Version of Guy Mowbray’s Voice for Commentary

By Austen Moret. Published on: February 20, 2026

Electronic Arts has confirmed that AI technology is being used to generate certain in-game commentary lines in EA Sports FC, including lines performed in the voice of longtime football commentator Guy Mowbray. According to multiple reports, Mowbray agreed to allow EA to create an AI version of his voice to assist with specific aspects of […]

Can AI Dubbing Really Replace Human Voice Performances?

By Tom Aglio. Published on: February 18, 2026

Automated dubbing has quickly moved from a technical curiosity to a serious proposal for large-scale localization. Streaming platforms and technology vendors now promote AI-driven voice systems as faster, cheaper alternatives to traditional dubbing workflows. Supporters point to expanding global catalogs and shorter release windows as reasons automation feels inevitable. Critics counter that dubbing is not […]

Streaming Platforms Test Automated Dubbing at Scale

By Austen Moret. Published on: January 13, 2026

Automated dubbing has moved well beyond internal demos and pilot programs. Major streaming platforms are now testing AI-driven localization on finished content, placing the technology directly in front of global audiences. That shift has turned what was once a technical discussion into a public-facing controversy, with Netflix and Amazon at the center of the debate. […]

The Problem With Perfect AI Voices in Games and Media

By Danielle Famble. Published on: January 4, 2026

AI-generated voices are improving at a remarkable pace. They are clearer, smoother, and more consistent than ever before. Yet as these tools become more polished, a growing number of voice professionals are raising a different concern. The issue is no longer whether AI voices sound good enough. It is whether they sound like anything at […]

Amazon’s AI Voiceover Backlash Shows Why Human Performers Still Matter

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: December 8, 2025

Amazon recently faced significant backlash after releasing content that included an AI-generated voiceover, prompting widespread criticism from both viewers and industry professionals. The track was quickly replaced with a human-performed version, but the incident renewed fears about AI’s growing role in dubbing, narration, and voiceover production. The discussion intensified within anime communities, where concerns about […]

Morgan Freeman Takes Action Against Unauthorized AI Voice Replicas

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: November 19, 2025

Morgan Freeman has begun taking legal action against individuals and groups who have created unauthorized AI-generated copies of his voice. These synthetic replicas have been circulating widely on social platforms, video channels, and promotional content, often presented in ways that could mislead viewers into believing Freeman himself recorded the material. His team confirmed that the […]

Dispatch Highlights the Value of Human Voice Acting

By Danielle Famble. Published on: November 18, 2025

The upcoming narrative-driven game Dispatch has drawn attention for more than its premise. While many recent conversations in the gaming world revolve around the rise of AI-generated voices, Dispatch positions itself firmly on the opposite side of that debate. The developers have emphasized their commitment to real performers, underscoring how human interpretation and emotional nuance […]

Arc Raiders Sparks a New Wave of Debate Around AI Voices

By Leah Arscottt. Published on: November 13, 2025

The launch of Arc Raiders brought attention to more than its gameplay. What drew widespread conversation was the confirmation that the game uses AI-generated voices. Embark Studios acknowledged that parts of the final product included synthetic dialogue, although the team said human actors were also used. This combination set off an extensive discussion about transparency, […]

A Campaign That Uses Humor to Make a Point

By Ashley Bryant. Published on: November 12, 2025

The discussion around synthetic voice tech is everywhere, but one recent campaign approached the topic with a different angle. Instead of sounding worried or technical, the short film employed comedy to illustrate what happens when a computer-generated narrator completely spirals off track. The spot begins with a standard commercial read that feels polished but slightly […]

The Future of Alexa’s Voice: What Amazon’s Next Move Means for Voice Actors

By Kate Marcin. Published on: October 29, 2025

For nearly a decade, Amazon’s Alexa has been one of the most recognizable voices in technology, calm, conversational, and instantly familiar. But as artificial intelligence continues to advance, Amazon is preparing a major overhaul that could redefine the virtual assistant experience entirely. According to a report from an established technology outlet, the company is developing […]

Voice Actors and AI: Adapting to a Rapidly Changing Industry

By Danielle Famble. Published on: October 23, 2025

As AI voiceover tools become more advanced, their influence on the professional voice industry is impossible to ignore. For decades, human voice actors have been the defining element behind commercials, games, and animated storytelling. Now, with software capable of replicating speech patterns, tone, and emotional nuance, the profession stands at a crossroads one that requires […]