Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones actor, recently praised Troy Baker's portrayal of the character in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it proves "you don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul."
Speaking with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's performance, emphasizing the talent and creativity involved. He declared, "You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. He did a brilliant job, and it didn’t take AI to do it."
Released in December, The Great Circle offers an "authentic," albeit potentially non-canonical, addition to the Indiana Jones franchise. This contrasts with the less-well-received 2023 film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The game's positive reception might influence future franchise decisions, potentially shifting away from relying on Ford for future installments.
Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives voicing concerns about AI in media. He stands alongside figures like Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who deemed it a "dead end." The sentiment extends to voice actors as well, with Grand Theft Auto 5's Ned Luke and The Witcher's Doug Cockle expressing concerns about AI's potential to negatively impact their profession and livelihoods. Cockle, while acknowledging AI's inevitability, highlighted its "dangerous" nature and the threat of income loss for voice actors due to AI-powered chatbots and similar applications.
