AI Announcers in The Finals Face Backlash for Poor Performance
The Finals, a team-based first-person shooter game developed by Embark Studios, is facing criticism for its use of "terrible" AI announcers in-game. Voice actor Gianni Matragrano called out the use of AI voices on Twitter, questioning the decision to use AI text-to-speech instead of hiring actual voice actors. Concerns have been raised about potential job loss for voice actors and the impact on the gaming industry. While some players appreciate the dynamic nature of the announcers, others feel that the use of AI is a way to cut corners and avoid paying human actors. Despite the backlash, Embark Studios remains committed to its AI approach.