Hollywood veteran and legendary narrator Morgan Freeman expressed gratitude towards his fans after they criticised the unauthorised AI version of his voice on social media. Known for his distinctive voice, the 87-year-old has narrated films such as The Shawshank Redemption, War of the Worlds and Conan the Barbarian as well as several documentaries, including Cosmic Voyage and Slavery and the Making of America. Morgan Freeman Says He Finds Black History Month 'Insulting' and Doesn't 'Subscribe' to the Term 'African American' - Here's Why.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Freeman's comments came after a TikTok user allegedly introduced herself as the niece of the actor and shared a few videos reportedly featuring a narration from an AI-generated version of his voice. “Thank you to my incredible fans for your vigilance and support in calling out the unauthorized use of an AI voice imitating me. Ashton Kutcher Draws Criticism Over AI’s Role in Crafting Full-Length Feature Films, Netizens Call Him ‘Enemy of Art’.

Morgen Freeman's Post About AI Technology

“Your dedication helps authenticity and integrity remain paramount. Grateful. #AI #scam #imitation #IdentityProtection,” the Oscar winner wrote in an X post on Friday. Recently, actor Scarlett Johansson threatened legal action against OpenAI for allegedly copying and imitating her voice after she declined to license it to the company.