AI Clause in Peppa Pig Contracts Sparks Controversy

Over 1,000 people have written a letter. They are actors, agents, and parents. They are protesting *Peppa Pig* using AI to copy child actors’ voices.
The letter says Hasbro is asking for the voices of child actors to be used for artificial intelligence. This is in contracts for the *Peppa Pig* animated series. Many people worry about this. They think it is unfair to children. They also fear this could hurt the work of child actors.
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Highlights
Actors Protest AI Use
Over 1,000 actors, agents, and parents signed a letter against using AI to replicate voices.
Contract Clause Concerns
Hasbro is asking for actors’ voice rights for AI applications.
Peppa Pig Controversy
*Peppa Pig* contracts now include a clause about AI voice use.
Exploitation Concerns Raised
The use of children’s voices in AI is seen as exploitation.
AI Voice Replication
Artificial intelligence is being used to copy child actors’ voices.