AI has become a threat to many entertainers in an already precarious industry. Recently, online trolls used AI to impersonate celebrities such as Emma Watson and Joe Rogan. Watson’s simulated voice read portions of Mein Kampf aloud, while other deep-faked voices made openly racist and transphobic statements.
While Carey’s AI voice was not perfect, it demonstrated that AI could be used for the grunt work of radio and other production, such as reading a script late at night or generating ad copy. Carey believes that AI could also be a way for celebrities to continue working indefinitely, long after they retire or pass away.
