Ex-NPR Host Sues Google Over Alleged AI Voice Copy for NotebookLM
TL;DR
David Greene, a former NPR Morning Edition co-host, filed a California lawsuit accusing Google of using his distinctive voice to train one of NotebookLM's AI co-hosts without permission, tied to the platform's Audio Overviews that convert notes into podcast-style segments. Google says the voice comes from a paid actor. The case highlights ongoing tensions over consent, compensation, and data used to train AI-generated media.
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