The article discusses the controversial plan to create an AI version of the late actor Ian Holm, known for his role as Ash in the 1979 film “Alien,” which would criticize fans without the permission of his family. The AI, named “Romulus,” is being developed by a company called Metaphysic using Holm’s voice recordings and likeness. It aims to recreate Holm’s persona and allow fans to interact with the AI version of the actor. However, the project has faced backlash from Holm’s family, who were not consulted and have expressed concerns about the ethical implications of using the actor’s likeness without consent. The article explores the debate surrounding the use of AI to recreate deceased individuals and the potential for exploitation or misuse of such technology.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/alien-romulus-ian-holm-ai-criticize-fans-family-permission-2024-8