In this podcast, I talk with Tim Friedlander, voice actor, musician, and founder of the National Associaion of Voice Actors (NAVA). Tim joined me to talk about AI — its potential threats to his profession, his experience meeting on Capitol Hill, and his views on why this subject matters.
Contents
- 00:32 – Tim’s background.
- 03:07 – Political voiceovers.
- 04:31 – Voice acting is acting.
- 06:20 – About NAVA.
- 10:25 – Size of NAVA and the market.
- 12:35 – Experiences on the Hill.
- 17:04 – Economic value of the market.
- 18:53 – Resistance to the cause.
- 21:46 – The challenge does not end with licensing.
- 25:24 – What’s resonating on the Hill.
- 28:55 – No FAKES Act.
- 33:29 – Reasons why this conversation matters.
- 40:15 – AI as a tool for creators.
- 44:50 – Is it too late to respond?
- 48:45 – The climate has changed for Big Tech.
- 55:30 – No FAKES reprise.
