Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing offices and factories — it’s now transforming Hollywood, the arts, and the creative economy. From digital doubles to voice cloning, AI-generated actors and avatars are reshaping how stories are told and who gets to tell them.

In this episode of AI and Your Next Job, Brian C. Newman explores the rapidly evolving intersection between technology and creativity — and what it means for actors, voice artists, and anyone building a personal brand in the age of synthetic media.

You’ll learn how AI is being used to recreate performers, localize content, and even generate entire productions without traditional casting. But you’ll also hear why this doesn’t have to spell the end of human creativity. In fact, it could be the start of a new creative partnership — one where artists and technologists collaborate to extend reach, protect likeness, and redefine performance itself.

Brian walks through:

• Real examples of AI-generated actors and the recent Hollywood negotiations around likeness and voice rights
• The ethical and financial stakes of digital identity in entertainment
• How performers can license their digital twins and profit ethically from AI
• Ways to use AI tools like Synthesia, ElevenLabs, and HeyGen for creative development and marketing
• Why emotional authenticity, improvisation, and live connection remain irreplaceable human advantages

This episode is both a wake-up call and a roadmap. Whether you’re a professional actor, a content creator, or a business leader watching the creative industries evolve, you’ll discover how to protect your brand, embrace the technology, and turn disruption into opportunity.

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