Japanese Voice Actors Form Group Against Unauthorized Use of Generative AI

A number of Japanese voice actors formed a group called “No More Mudan Seisei AI” (No More Unauthorized Generative AI), and launched the group’s official social media accounts on Tuesday.

The group’s YouTube channel posted a “Part 0” video featuring voice actor Ryūsei Nakao (Freeza in Dragon Ball Z series, Baikinman in Soreike!

The initial goal was 10 million yen (about US$66,900), but the campaign raised over three times as much from 907 backers.