The voice over world is changing fast, and AI is at the heart of it. In our recent webinar, “Navigating AI Voice: Risks, Opportunities, and the Changing Talent Landscape,” we explored how artificial intelligence is reshaping the industry, especially from a voice talent perspective.
Hosted by Jay O’Connor, CEO of Voices, and Carin Gilfry, Vice President and Co-Founder of NAVA, the session brought together insights and real talk about the future of voice work.
In this article
- AI Voice: Friend or Foe?
- Ethics Matter
- Get Educated
- AI Voices Are Getting Really Good
- Demand is Growing
- The Market is Expanding
- Synthetic vs. Voice Clones — Know the Difference
- Contracts Are Your Best Friend
- New Doors Are Opening
- Let’s Build Ethical AI Together
Whether you’re a seasoned voice over pro or just starting out, here are 10 big takeaways you need to know to stay ahead.
AI Voice: Friend or Foe?
AI voice tech is both a challenge and an opportunity. It’s not all doom and gloom, but it’s not all upside either. Knowing both sides helps you move forward with confidence.
Ethics Matter
At Voices.com, we’re embracing AI but with a strong focus on ethical licensing. That means creating opportunities with talent, not at their expense.
Get Educated
The more you understand AI and how it works, the better you can protect yourself and your work. Knowledge truly is power here.
AI Voices Are Getting Really Good
Let’s be honest: AI voices have come a long way. They’re more natural, expressive and realistic than ever. That’s exciting, but also something to keep an eye on.
Demand is Growing
As the quality improves, more companies are jumping on the AI voice bandwagon, for everything from internal scratch tracks to public-facing content.
The Market is Expanding
AI voice isn’t just replacing traditional voice over; it’s creating entirely new spaces, such as real-time interactive agents and voice-enabled tech. It’s a whole new world out there.
Synthetic vs. Voice Clones — Know the Difference
Not all AI voices are created equal. Synthetic voices are built from multiple sources, while voice clones mimic your voice exactly. Each comes with very different legal and licensing implications.
Contracts Are Your Best Friend
Want to protect your voice? Start with your contracts. Make sure you have clear language regarding AI use, licensing rights and compensation.
New Doors Are Opening
Yes, things are changing, but that also means new opportunities are emerging. Think brand voices, digital agents and custom clones. If you’re open to it, there’s a lot of potential.
Let’s Build Ethical AI Together
At the end of the day, it’s about consent, control and fair compensation. That’s the foundation for a future where AI supports, not replaces, talent.
Final Thoughts
AI voice is here to stay, and it’s changing how we all work. But change doesn’t have to be scary. Stay informed, stay flexible and look for the opportunities hidden in the disruption. The future’s still being written, and your voice matters.
To watch a replay of the live session, click here.
Comments
I recently picked up a job where the client uses Ai to proofread the chapters I submitted. The accuracy of the pick ups noted was uncanny but not 100% correct especially for quoted dialogue in character. Ai is truly changing the way I work.