# Velvet Voice: AI Takes on David Attenborough
In a plot twist that sounds like it came straight from a sci-fi comedy, legendary documentarian David Attenborough has found himself locked in a battle of wits (and voices) with none other than artificial intelligence. After discovering that his dulcet tones were cloned by AI for a promotional segment, Attenborough is understandably less than thrilled. Let’s dive into the key points of this unforgettable saga!
## Key Points
– **Voice Cloning Shenanigans**: AI managed to mimic the iconic voice of David Attenborough, leaving the veteran documentarian both impressed and irked.
– **A Tale of Two Clips**: In a BBC segment, viewers heard two near-identical clips promoting Attenborough’s new special, “Asia” — one from the man himself, and one from his digital doppelgänger.
– **Gentle Fury**: Attenborough expressed his anger in a “genteel” manner, showcasing his classy nature as he grapples with the digital impersonator.
– **What’s Next?**: The big question remains: Will humans soon have to duel with their AI clones over who gets to narrate nature documentaries?
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