Overview

The entire French voice cast of Apex Legends has resigned due to disputes over a new contract that allows for potential AI usage.

• The actors believe that signing the contract would endorse AI and provide insufficient compensation.
• There is a prevailing sentiment that AI technology lacks the human touch that skilled performers bring to their work.

Many within the entertainment industry, including voice actors and writers, are opposing the increasing reliance on AI, which they argue could jeopardize unique human contributions to storytelling and performance.

Community Response

Social media reactions include widespread support for the French cast, emphasizing the need for human voice talent in games. The gaming community has questioned whether developers like Respawn Entertainment are planning to utilize AI technology in the future.

Additional Information

Pascale Chemin, the voice actor for Wraith in Apex Legends, announced via social media that the entire French voice cast of 31 actors has quit, responding to implications in their contracts that allowed for their voices to be used in AI developments without adequate protection or compensation. There are concerns that this could lead to studios using voice data to synthesize new lines without the actors’ consent.