Panel: AI abuse and misuse | Shirley Jones | NZGDC 2025

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The panel provides valuable insights into the practical and ethical challenges of AI voice cloning, drawing on real-world examples and the collective experience of industry professionals. The argumentation is strong, grounded in concrete cases such as the unauthorized use of voice prints on platforms like ElevenLabs and the potential for AI to be used in financial fraud. The panelists effectively argue that voice is a form of biometric data that should be protected, and they highlight the economic disparity between the compensation offered to voice actors and the immense value of their data to AI companies. The discussion is well-structured, moving from definitions to concerns to advocacy, and the panelists support their points with references to legislative efforts and industry practices.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The panel demonstrates scientific rigor by grounding its discussion in documented cases and ongoing legislative efforts, such as the NO FAKES Act and the EU AI Act. The sources cited are primarily the panelists’ own experiences and the work of their respective associations, which adds credibility but also limits the discussion to a particular perspective. The title accurately reflects the content, and the panel maintains a clear focus on the topic. The discussion is well-organized and the panelists are knowledgeable, though the lack of opposing viewpoints or independent research slightly reduces the overall rigor.

The title accurately reflects the content: a panel discussion on AI abuse and misuse in the voice acting industry, moderated by Shirley Jones.

7/10

The panel features representatives from major voice actor associations (NAVA, AVA, CAVA, NZAVA) and an AI expert, providing credible insights into the ethical and legal challenges of AI voice cloning. The discussion is grounded in real-world examples and ongoing legislative efforts, though it is primarily opinion and advocacy rather than peer-reviewed research.

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

• 02:00Introduction of panelists and their roles in voice actor associations.
• 10:00Discussion on defining AI in the context of voice and performance, including synthesized, cloned, and blended voices.
• 20:00Examples of AI misuse, including unauthorized voice cloning and the use of AI to alter performances in the booth.
• 30:00Discussion on the value of voice as biometric data and the economic disparity in compensation.
• 40:00Overview of legislative efforts, including the NO FAKES Act and the work of NAVA, AVA, and CAVA.

• NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors) — Mentioned as a lobbying group protecting voice actors from AI abuse.
• AVA (Australian Association of Voice Actors) — Mentioned as a similar association in Australia.
• CAVA (Canadian Association of Voice Actors) — Mentioned as a similar association in Canada.
• NO FAKES Act — Discussed as a US federal bill to create intellectual property rights for voice, image, name, and likeness.

• NAVA AI Rider — Referenced as a contractual protection tool for voice actors.