# A Voice from Beyond: The AI Bourdain Dilemma
In a twist that even Anthony Bourdain would spice up with sarcasm, filmmaker Morgan Neville accidentally found himself piloting the AI-driven ship that, instead of sailing smoothly, hit some rocks along the way. Back in 2021, Neville thought he’d sprinkle in a fun little Easter egg by reanimating Bourdain’s voice with AI for his documentary, but his casual idea has since turned into Hollywood’s raw nerve about the future of AI. Buckle up, folks; we’re diving into the AI rabbit hole!
## Key Points
– **Documentary Dream Gone Awry**: Morgan Neville had a seemingly innocent plan to feature AI-generated snippets of Bourdain’s voice as an Easter egg in his documentary.
– **The Canary in the Coal Mine**: This project inadvertently highlighted the larger implications of using AI to replicate voices, proving that sometimes fun ideas can lead to volatile debates.
– **Hollywood’s Heated Debate**: The use of AI in creative processes hasn’t just sparked conversations, it’s turned into a full-on debate over ethics, consent, and the authenticity of art.
– **Bourdain’s Ghostly Presence**:
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https://www.wired.com/story/piece-by-piece-director-morgan-neville-will-never-use-ai-again/
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