Harrison Ford: AI Not Needed to Steal Souls

Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's performance as the famed adventurer in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it proves "you don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul." Speaking with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing the talent and ingenuity behind the performance. He stated, "You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. He did a brilliant job, and it didn’t take AI to do it."

Released in December, The Great Circle offers an "authentic," albeit potentially non-canonical, addition to the long-running Indiana Jones franchise. This contrasts with the lukewarm reception of the 2023 film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, suggesting a potential shift towards video game adaptations for future installments.

Ford's comments join a chorus of criticism from creatives regarding the use of AI in media. Figures such as Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who deemed it a "dead end," share similar concerns. The sentiment extends to the voice acting community, with actors like Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) and Doug Cockle (The Witcher) voicing concerns about AI's impact on their livelihoods and the ethical implications of using their voices without consent. Cockle acknowledged AI's inevitability but highlighted its inherent dangers and the potential for it to deprive voice actors of income.