Robert Downey Jr. has declared that he’ll sue any future Hollywood executives who attempt to re-create his likeness utilizing AI digital replicas, as reported by Variety. His feedback got here throughout an look on the “On With Kara Swisher” podcast, the place he mentioned AI’s rising function in leisure.
“I intend to sue all future executives simply on spec,” Downey informed Swisher when discussing the opportunity of studios utilizing AI or deepfakes to re-create his performances after his demise. When Swisher identified he could be deceased on the time, Downey responded that his legislation agency “will nonetheless be very energetic.”
The Oscar winner expressed confidence that Marvel Studios wouldn’t use AI to re-create his Tony Stark character, citing his belief in decision-makers there. “I’m not anxious about them hijacking my character’s soul as a result of there’s like three or 4 guys and gals who make all the choices there anyway and they’d by no means try this to me,” he mentioned.
Downey at the moment performs on Broadway in McNeal, a play that examines company leaders in AI expertise. Throughout the interview, he freely critiqued tech executives—Selection identified a specific quote from the interview the place he criticized tech leaders who probably do unfavourable issues however search constructive consideration.
