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Netflix Wonka series sparks backlash over AI recreation of dead actor's voice

A new reality competition show has drawn criticism for using artificial intelligence to recreate a deceased performer.

What to know

  • Netflix's new Wonka reality competition series uses AI to recreate the voice of a deceased actor.
  • The show has sparked significant fan backlash, with viewers criticizing it as disturbing and refusing to watch.
  • The controversy centers on the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence to recreate a dead performer's likeness without consent.

“A new Netflix reality show has sparked backlash by using an AI recreation of a dead actor's voice”

Sara Donnellan, Reporter · AL.com ↗

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    Netflix launches Wonka reality competition with AI-recreated actor voice

    Netflix released a new reality competition series themed around Wonka that features an AI recreation of a deceased actor's voice, prompting immediate viewer backlash described as widespread refusal to watch the show.

    1. first by MassLive, 12h ago · also The Oregonian, PennLive

    • Fans slam ‘repulsive’ AI recreation of dead actor in new Netflix show https://www. oregonlive.com/trending/2026/0 9/fans-slam-repulsive-ai-recreation-of-dead-actor-in-new-netflix-show.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Living & entertainment news from the oregonian @…

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