Robert Downey Jr. has declared that he’ll sue any future Hollywood executives who attempt to re-create his likeness utilizing AI digital replicas, as reported by Variety. His feedback got here throughout an look on the “On With Kara Swisher” podcast, the place he mentioned AI’s rising position in leisure.
“I intend to sue all future executives simply on spec,” Downey advised Swisher when discussing the opportunity of studios utilizing AI or deepfakes to re-create his performances after his dying. When Swisher identified he could be deceased on the time, Downey responded that his regulation agency “will nonetheless be very lively.”
The Oscar winner expressed confidence that Marvel Studios wouldn’t use AI to re-create his Tony Stark character, citing his belief in decision-makers there. “I’m not anxious about them hijacking my character’s soul as a result of there’s like three or 4 guys and gals who make all the choices there anyway and they might by no means try this to me,” he stated.
Downey presently performs on Broadway in McNeal, a play that examines company leaders in AI know-how. Throughout the interview, he freely critiqued tech executives—Selection identified a selected quote from the interview the place he criticized tech leaders who doubtlessly do damaging issues however search optimistic consideration.