In recent years, there has been much discussion about the use of digital likenesses of celebrities without their consent, whether posthumous or alive.Zelda Williams is one example. lisa frankenstein The director and daughter of Robin Williams announced last year that the shocking actors were fighting for better protections over the potential use of AI cloning by studios to help people recreate the voices and faces of deceased people. denounced the “disturbing” trend of But despite the obvious ethical issues, companies continue to do it. Latest? Soul Machines has announced “Digital Marilyn,” an AI chatbot designed to look and talk like Marilyn Monroe.
The company, which specializes in what it calls digital people powered by biological AI, debuted the Marilyn bot in partnership with Authentic Brands Group at SXSW on Friday. ABG owns the rights to Monroe’s image, as well as those of numerous celebrities, both living and dead, including Elvis Presley and Shaq. Powered by GPT 3.5, Digital Marilyn is “hyper-realistic” and can react with “emotions and subtle expressions,” Soul Machines said in a press release. She can hold a conversation for about 20 minutes.
“Digital Marilyn is more than just an impressive impersonation, she is an autonomous digital person capable of engaging in natural, dynamic conversations that are authentic and responsive,” Soul Machines wrote in a blog post. “It’s as if Marilyn’s own brilliance has been translated into his AI age, offering a unique, deeply personal connection to both devoted fans and curious newcomers.” Others will make your skin crawl. Is there anyone who does?
Soul Machines is using its digital celebrities (including the upcoming Carmelo Anthony bot, among others) as a way for celebrities to “engage one-on-one with fans without limits” and “offer 24/7 connectivity.” is advertising. Notably, the other AI celebrities the company currently offers chats with, Mark Tuan, Francis Ngannou, and Jack Nicklaus, are all living men, so consider including them. be able to. Soul Machines unveiled Marilyn’s Monroe AI to the public in a post on her Instagram on International Women’s Day. Because nothing says “honor women” like exploiting the likeness of a female celebrity who can no longer get permission.
