Esther Yu Faces AI Short Drama Face & Voice Theft – Studio Vows to Sue to the End

With advances in AI technology, many short dramas in China have begun to rely on AI production. However, this has also raised many issues regarding artists’ portrait rights and more. Recently, netizens have discovered that the popular actress Esther Yu not only allegedly had her face 'stolen,' but even her voice was directly replicated, sparking huge controversy. Yu’s team responded on the 27th.

Recently, Esther Yu’s facial features and voice have been replicated by multiple AI short dramas and AI animation dramas, causing viewers to mistakenly believe she participated in these works. In response, on the 27th, Esther Yu’s studio made a strong statement, stressing that there has never been any authorization for AI use, and criticized these actions: 'Such acts of using AI technology to 'misappropriate' and illegally forge have seriously crossed the legal boundaries.'

The studio made it clear that Esther Yu has never participated in the filming or recording of any AI-generated content, nor has she ever licensed her portrait or voice. All related works on the market are illegal infringing products. The studio has now begun comprehensive evidence collection, and requests that all infringing creators and platforms take down and delete all related synthetic content. Those who refuse to delete will be pursued through legal means. #

Source: ETtoday Star Cloud