British actors Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville, along with other performers, officially submitted a legislative proposal to the government, aiming to grant every British citizen legal rights over their own voices. The group pointed out that the current legal system cannot effectively address the current situation of misuse of artificial intelligence technology, resulting in artists’ rights being at risk of being violated. They advocated for legally prohibiting unauthorized cloning of AI voices by clearly defining the core concept of “voice ownership,” in order to prevent others from illegally using their voiceprints for fraud or commercial gain.
British actors Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville called on the government to grant every British citizen the legal right to own their own voice. The group demanded legislation to prohibit unauthorized cloning of AI voices in order to protect the rights of artists. They emphasized that existing laws are ineffective in addressing technical abuse and advocated for defining “voice ownership” clearly to prevent others from illegally using their voiceprints for fraud or commercial gain.