This AI Company Stole My Voice (allegedly)
Chris Williamson shares his experience finding an AI voice clone of himself used commercially without consent, and examines the legal and reputational risks this creates for creators.
The gist
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Voice cloning services can replicate your voice without consent, and there is currently no federal law that reliably protects against it.
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Right of publicity laws in most U.S. states can help, but you must prove a reasonable person believed you endorsed something and that someone profited.
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If your voice is cloned, document everything: save examples of others recognising it as yours and evidence of commercial gain, building a folder for potential litigation.
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Even when audiences know a voice is AI, repeated exposure to a fake version of you can quietly damage how they perceive the real you.
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