Ahead of the César Awards, 4,000 Artists in France Rise Against the 'Plunder' of Artificial Intelligence
February 23, 202668 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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In a notable escalation just days before the César Awards ceremony, around 4,000 actors and directors in France announced their protest against what they described as the 'systematic plunder' of their voices and images through artificial intelligence technologies without prior consent.
A Furious Statement and Warning of a 'Greedy Monster'
The movement was initiated through an article published in Le Parisien, overseen by the Adami organization concerned with the rights of performing artists. The signatories considered that while artificial intelligence can be a useful tool in some areas, it has turned into a 'greedy monster' threatening the essence of the artistic profession.
Among the prominent names that signed the statement are: Gérard Juniau, José Garcia, Léa Drucker, Élodie Bouchez, and Karine Viard.
Unauthorized Replication and Concerns for the Future
The artists confirmed that the replication of voices and images has become a recurring practice, noting that less famous artists find themselves forced to relinquish their rights in the absence of clear legal protection, which jeopardizes their reputation and professional future.
They called for a strict legislative framework to ensure coexistence between human creativity and modern technologies, while respecting copyright and neighboring rights.
Global Controversy Escalates
This step comes amid broader movements within the artistic sector to confront the expansion of artificial intelligence, following recent protests in Paris. The controversy also intensified after Hollywood studios accused a Chinese software called Sydance 2.0 of violating copyright, following the release of an AI-generated clip showing a confrontation between Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, which gained widespread attention.
The confrontation between artists and technology companies seems to be open, in a race that transcends the boundaries of awards into a battle for the future of the profession itself.
