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The first voice ever heard in a cinema was a disembodied narrator guiding the audience through the silent film era. This narration occurred before the invention of synchronized sound and was used by live musicians and stage actors to provide context for the images.
The mind the gap announcement was introduced on the London Underground in 1969. It is currently voiced by Emma Clarke and serves as an example of an automated announcement system.
An audio deepfake of Labour leader Keir Starmer was released in October 2023 during the start of the British Labour Party's conference in Liverpool. The false audio portrayed him verbally abusing his staffers and criticizing Liverpool.
Japan has approximately 130 voice acting schools and troupes of voice actors who usually work for a specific broadcast company or talent agency. These actors often attract their own appreciators and fans who watch shows specifically to hear their favorite performer.
Total advertising spend in the UK was forecast to be £21.8 billion in 2017. Marketers and advertisers use voice-overs in radio, TV, online adverts, and more to deliver messages associated with advertisements.
Voice actors Jennifer Hale, David Hayter, Maile Flanagan, and Ned Luke criticized the use of AI voices in video games and animation. They argue that the technology undermines the human connection that is the foundation of the profession.