Morgan Freeman calls out TikTok video that used AI replication of his voice
Oscar winner Morgan Freeman has spoken out after a TikTok creator pretended to be his “nepo niece” by replicating his voice — one of the most recognizable in Hollywood — with artificial intelligence.
Oscar winner Morgan Freeman has spoken out after a TikTok creator pretended to be his “nepo niece” by replicating his voice — one of the most recognizable in Hollywood — with artificial intelligence.
In what the creator later stated was an “obvious joke,” TikTok account Justine’s Camera Roll had posted a video in which she claimed to be Freeman’s niece. The vlog, which went viral after it fooled some users on X, had an AI-generated version of Freeman’s voice facetiously narrating the influencer’s day.
“She asked for my credit card to book what she claimed was a little activity for her birthday,” the voice-over said. “Imagine my surprise when I was charged for a yacht. Basically, she embezzled.”
The actor, whose distinctly soothing voice has made him heavily sought-after in film narrations, shared a statement on social media Friday thanking internet users who pointed out that the voice was fake.
“Thank you to my incredible fans for your vigilance and support in calling out the unauthorized use of an A.I. voice imitating me,” he wrote. “Your dedication helps authenticity and integrity remain paramount. Grateful. #AI #scam #imitation #IdentityProtection.”
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