Meta Courts Hollywood Stars for AI Voices

August 6, 2024

Meta Platforms Inc. is in talks with several Hollywood celebrities, including Judi Dench, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key, to record their voices for its artificial intelligence (AI) projects. The company is offering millions of dollars to the stars for the right to use their voices in AI models, according to people familiar with the negotiations who wish to remain anonymous due to the project’s confidential nature.