The droids you’re looking for: how Ukrainian AI recreated Darth Vader’s voice
by Alex Hern UK technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#6446A)
A Kyiv startup helped clone' the voice of legendary actor James Earl Jones, 91, for the recent Obi-Wan Kenobi series
Artificial intelligence developed in Kyiv is taking over one of the most treasured roles in film, as James Earl Jones steps back as the voice of Darth Vader.
The Star Wars actor, 91, was helped to reach the chilling heights of his performance 45 years ago by the Ukrainian startup Respeecher in the recent Obi-Wan Kenobi series as the company worked with Jones and clips of his past performances.
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