The debate surrounding artificial intelligence in the game industry continues to intensify, with Baldur’s voice actor, voice actor Samantha Béart, firmly opposes its use for cost reduction. In a recent interview with Edge, Béart criticized games executives that promote the adoption of ia only to reduce expenses, warning that this myopic strategy could generate damage to the reputation and collapse of their companies.
Béart, who played Karlach in the acclaimed role -playing play by Larian Studios, emphasized that the AI replacing voice actors is not an option that creatives will accept. He pointed out that such a movement would effectively eliminate races in voice performance, making it clear that industry professionals support the roles driven by AI. According to Béart, the corporate mentality focused on maximizing profits with the artistic values of actors and developers, leading to tensions that are difficult to reconcile.
Beyond the immediate impact on voice actors, Béart also raised concerns about the lack of transparency of the game industry. He pointed out that, unlike the film industry, video game actors often sign confidentiality agreements without receiving key details of the project, which hinders the delivery of authentic actions. This secret, he argues, only worsens the disconnection between creatives and executives.
Béart also compared the growing dependence of the game industry in AI and cost reduction measures with broader trends in the technological sector. He highlighted how technology companies are often bought and sold at inflated prices, which leads to long -term instability. Drawing parallel to former CEO of General Electric Jack Welch, whose aggressive cost reduction strategies finally harmed the company, Béart warned that games studies that followed a similar route risk face the same destination.
As IA technology continues to remodel the game industry, Béart’s concerns highlight a crucial debate about the balance between financial efficiency and artistic integrity. With the actors and creatives who withdraw against the roles driven by AI, the industry can soon face a decisive moment that will determine the future of narrative based on the talent in the games.
