Actor Neil Newbon, who voiced Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, has shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence in gaming, and he didn’t mince words.
“Fuck AI in performance,” Newbon told PCGamesN.
He’s talking about using artificial voice lines for games, like how Embark’s The Finals and Arc Raiders do. For Arc Raiders, the studio hired human actors to record voice lines and then used AI systems to have their voices say lots of other things. Newbon pointed out that Arc Raiders has been a major commercial success, and he suggested that Embark bring back the actors to “redo the lines.”
It’s great to see actors sharing their perspectives on such an important topic. The conversation around AI in performance is definitely one worth having, especially in creative fields. Looking forward to seeing how this debate evolves.
Absolutely, it’s crucial for actors to voice their opinions on AI and its impact on their craft. The growing use of AI in performance raises questions not just about authenticity, but also about the emotional depth that human actors bring to their roles, which is hard for technology to replicate.