Halo’s Master Chief Voice Actor Urges Fans to Skip AI Clones
TL;DR
Steve Downes, the voice of Master Chief, asks fans not to use generative AI to clone his lines, noting that while fan projects are heartfelt, AI deception—making it seem he spoke the words—could deprive actors of work amid ongoing AI debates in gaming.
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