Dennis Quaid expresses concerns about the potential negative impact of artificial intelligence, despite acknowledging its utility as a valuable tool. He believes that AI may struggle to comprehend and handle animal emotions, emphasizing the irreplaceable role that performers play in this aspect.
Quaid, known for his roles in several successful Hollywood productions, highlights the importance of questioning the implications of AI while recognizing its broad applicability across various domains, not limited to entertainment.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Dennis Quaid shared his perspective on artificial intelligence’s potential to simulate human emotions, underscoring the ongoing discussions within the entertainment industry regarding the use of AI technologies.
The recent developments in the entertainment sector, particularly the integration of AI by stars’ and artists’ unions, have sparked significant debates and negotiations, leading to new agreements that address concerns about the digital replication of performers without their explicit consent.
SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ union, underwent a lengthy negotiation process to establish safeguards protecting actors from potential exploitation by AI technologies. The newly enacted ELVIS Act in Tennessee, championed by figures like Luke Bryan, sets a precedent for safeguarding artists’ likeness, voice, and image rights in the digital age.
The bipartisan ELVIS Act, unanimously approved by the state General Assembly, aims to hold accountable those who misuse individuals’ identities through unauthorized digital replication, aligning with SAG-AFTRA’s mission to safeguard its members’ rights in the face of advancing AI capabilities.
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA’s regional executive director, commended the enactment of the ELVIS Act as a crucial step towards protecting artists from unauthorized AI replication, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and fair compensation in the evolving landscape of digital content creation.
