“How does it feel to be replaced by a bot?” asks the Guardian — interviewing several creative workers who know:
- Voice actor Richie Tavake
“[My producer] told me he had input my voice into AI software to say the extra line. But he hadn’t asked my permission. I later found out he had uploaded my voice to a platform, allowing other producers to access it. I requested its removal, but it took me a week, and I had to speak to five people to get it done… Actors don’t get paid for any of the extra AI-generated stuff, and they lose their jobs. I’ve seen it happen.”
- Graphic designer Jadun Sykes
“One day, HR told me my role was no longer required as much of my work was being replaced by AI. I made a YouTube video about my experience. It went viral and I received hundreds of responses from graphic designers in the same boat, which made me realise I’m not the only victim — it’s happening globally…”
Labor economist Aaron Sojourner recently reminded CNN that even in the 1980s and 90s, the arrival of cheap personal computers only ultimately boosted labor productivity by about 3%. That seems to argue against a massive displacement of human jobs — but these anecdotes suggest some jobs already are being lost…
Thanks to long-time Slashdot readers Paul Fernhout and Bruce66423 for sharing the article.