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George Been Here Awhile
Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 283 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:10 am Post subject: |
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If you want to elaborate a bit into it, you can add this one that I've had in a few recent contracts:
#. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / SYNTHETIC RIDER
A) Client expressly agrees not to utilize any portion of the recording or performance of Talent for purposes other than those specified in the initial Agreement between the parties including but not limited to creation of synthetic voices or for machine learning.
Specifically, Client shall not utilize any recording or performance of Talent to simulate Talent’s voice or likeness, or to create any synthesized or “digital double” voice or likeness of Talent.
C) Client specifically agrees not to sell or transfer ownership of all or part of any of the recordings or performance of Talent to any third party without Talent’s knowledge.
D) Client agrees not to enter into any agreements or contracts on behalf of Talent which utilizes all or any part of any of the recordings or performance of Talent without Talent’s knowledge and consent.
E) Client agrees that any recordings or performances stored in digital format will be reasonably stored so that unauthorized third parties may not gain access to the files containing Talent’s voice or likeness, and if such files are stored in “the cloud” Client agrees to safeguard same through encryption or other “up-to date” technological means. |
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Mike Harrison M&M
Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 2029 Location: Equidistant from New York City and Philadelphia, along the NJ Shore
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:38 am Post subject: |
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That's great, George. Has anyone pushed back even slightly to those stipulations? _________________ Mike
Male Voice Over Talent
I have taken leave of my sensors.
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George Been Here Awhile
Joined: 09 Dec 2019 Posts: 283 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Not yet to me. Although I'm lucky that for the moment the clients I'm working with don't have much interest in AI voices for their productions. I know it's coming and eventually some of them will take that plunge and that contract stipulation won't be necessary. I also know that if there's pushback on those stipulations that I have doubts about their future intent with what I'm giving them. |
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Mike Harrison M&M
Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 2029 Location: Equidistant from New York City and Philadelphia, along the NJ Shore
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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George wrote: | I'm lucky that for the moment the clients I'm working with don't have much interest in AI voices for their productions. |
I am hoping that is true for this and other eLearning companies.
George wrote: | if there's pushback on those stipulations... I have doubts about their future intent with what I'm giving them. |
Exactly my feeling, as well. If they have no such intent, they should have no issues with signing such an agreement.
Thanks, George! _________________ Mike
Male Voice Over Talent
I have taken leave of my sensors.
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Fran McClellan The Thirteenth Floor
Joined: 15 Feb 2010 Posts: 1313 Location: Middle of Nowhere, PA
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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for sharing the contract wording, Mike and George! Great stuff, and sadly, definitely needed nowadays. _________________ Back into the murky lurk from whence I came
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"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon |
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Mike Harrison M&M
Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 2029 Location: Equidistant from New York City and Philadelphia, along the NJ Shore
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 7:24 am Post subject: Learnnovators :: UPDATE (Final) |
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The verdict is in. After submitting my request to have the text suggested by George, prohibiting unauthorized use or sampling of my reads (for AI, etc), Learnnovators has responded, stating:
Quote: | "Our empanelment terms are the same for all our vendors worldwide. Hence, we will be unable to change the same only for you.
If you are not agreeable to the terms, then it is fine. We can understand." |
I'm glad they understand. _________________ Mike
Male Voice Over Talent
I have taken leave of my sensors.
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todd ellis A Zillion
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 10512 Location: little egypt
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2023 10:46 am Post subject: |
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I recently used the NAVA rider in a contract with a multi-national-name-you-would-recognize-client, and while they didn't go for the WHOLE rider, they DID add language that would protect me from AI harvesting. It wasn't all the way --- but they made an effort so I did too. _________________ "i know philip banks": todd ellis
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