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Robert Downey Jr. Threatens To Sue Over AI Recreations of His Likeness


Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. has threatened legal action against future studio executives who attempt to recreate his likeness using AI. "I intend to sue all future executives just on spec," Downey said when asked about potential AI recreations of his performances. He dismissed concerns about Marv...

Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. has threatened legal action against future studio executives who attempt to recreate his likeness using AI. "I intend to sue all future executives just on spec," Downey said when asked about potential AI recreations of his performances. During the interview, he criticized tech executives who position themselves as AI gatekeepers, calling it "a massive fucking error."

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