Morgan Freeman says AI voice replication is stealing and advises getting lawyers

Morgan Freeman, the 89-year-old Oscar-winning actor, has condemned the use of artificial intelligence to replicate his voice, calling it 'stealing' and advising people to 'get lawyers.' In an interview with ITV News, he acknowledged the difficulty in tracing the origin of AI-generated content. Freeman, known for his narration in films like The Shawshank Redemption, has previously expressed anger over AI mimicking his voice, and his lawyers have been handling multiple cases. He also discussed his efforts to preserve blues music, including co-owning a blues club in Mississippi and producing an album with the British Chineke! Orchestra.

Morgan Freeman says AI voice replication is stealing and advises getting lawyers
Published Sep 24, 2026
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