Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones actor, recently praised Troy Baker's performance as Indy in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it proves "you don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul."
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing the talent and ingenuity involved. He highlighted that Baker's brilliant performance was achieved without the use of AI, countering the notion that AI is necessary for such feats. "You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent," Ford stated.
Released in December, The Great Circle offers an "authentic" interpretation of the Indiana Jones franchise, though not necessarily canonical. This stands in contrast to the less favorably received 2023 film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The game's success might influence future franchise decisions, potentially shifting away from relying on Ford for future installments.
Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives expressing concern over AI's role in filmmaking and media. He shares similar sentiments with other prominent figures like Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who deemed it a "dead end."
The concerns extend to the voice acting community as well. Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) criticized a chatbot using his voice, while Doug Cockle (The Witcher) acknowledged AI's inevitability but warned of its "dangerous" potential, particularly regarding the financial impact on voice actors. Both actors see the use of AI in this context as a form of income theft.
