AI Voice Clones Are Taking Over – Inside the Synthetic Voice Revolution of 2025
In early 2025, ElevenLabs cloned Alain Dorval’s voice for the Armor (aka Armored) trailer without clear consent, triggering backlash and a withdrawal with the family retaining veto power. The proposed US NO FAKES Act would criminalize generating or using someone’s voice via AI without consent and is supported by SAG-AFTRA to provide actors legal recourse. Industry sources estimate AI voice cloning could reduce voice-acting jobs by 30–50% in the next decade. ElevenLabs offers 300+ voices in 70+ languages, with a free tier around 10,000 characters per month and paid plans from $5 per month for about 30 minutes of audio.
