Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones actor, recently praised Troy Baker's performance in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it demonstrates the unnecessary use of artificial intelligence for voice acting. Speaking with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing that genuine talent and creative vision are sufficient to capture the essence of a character. He declared, "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 non-canonical, addition to the Indiana Jones franchise. Interestingly, the game received significantly more positive reception than the latest film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, released in 2023. This disparity in critical response might influence future franchise decisions, potentially favoring video game adaptations over further film installments featuring Ford.
Ford's stance against AI in creative fields aligns with other prominent figures. Tim Burton described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," while Nicolas Cage deemed it a "dead end." The concerns extend to the voice acting community, with actors like Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) and Doug Cockle (The Witcher) expressing anxieties about AI's potential to displace actors and undermine their livelihoods. While acknowledging AI's inevitability, they highlight the inherent dangers and ethical implications of its misuse.
