Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones actor, recently praised Troy Baker's performance as Indy in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it proves "you don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul."
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing the talent and ingenuity involved. He highlighted that Baker's brilliant performance was achieved without the use of AI, suggesting that genuine talent is superior to AI-driven imitation.
Released in December, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is considered an authentic addition to the franchise, though not necessarily canonical. This contrasts with the less-than-stellar reception of the latest film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, released in 2023. This disparity in critical response might influence future franchise decisions, potentially favoring video game adaptations over further film installments with Ford.
Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives expressing concerns about AI's role in film and media. Other prominent figures, including Tim Burton and Nicolas Cage, have voiced similar reservations, with Burton describing AI-generated art as "very disturbing" and Cage deeming it a "dead end."
The concerns extend to the voice acting community as well. Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) criticized a chatbot using his voice, while Doug Cockle (The Witcher) acknowledged AI's inevitability but warned of its dangerous potential, particularly its impact on voice actors' livelihoods. Both actors highlighted the threat of AI-driven tools effectively stealing income from voice actors.
