The entire French voice cast of Apex Legends has quit, citing a disagreement with a new addendum that could leave the door open for AI use in the future. Many have begun to voice their support for the Apex Legends cast, sharing the sentiment that they don't want to see these technologies taking opportunities from deserving humans who can offer unique qualities to their work.
The entertainment space has seen the push of various forms of AI, but actors and writers are among many who have consistently pushed back against the use of these new tools in their work. Occasionally, some developers will decide to use AI in their process, often with the stated purpose of streamlining their workflow. In 2023, Embark Studio responded to a controversy over its AI voice line usage in The Finals, and Apex Legends fans may call upon Respawn Entertainment for answers about whether the development team is considering using AI.
Activision finally responds to allegations with a subtle admission of its use of artificial intelligence, and fans are not happy.
A new social media post authored by Pascale Chemin, the French voice actor for Wraith in Apex Legends, announced that the game's entire French...
