Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones actor, recently praised Troy Baker's performance in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it demonstrates the unnecessary use of artificial intelligence for voice acting. Speaking with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing that genuine talent and creative vision are sufficient to capture the essence of a character, without resorting to AI. He declared, "You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. He did a brilliant job, and it didn’t take AI to do it."

Released in December, The Great Circle offers an authentic, albeit non-canonical, addition to the Indiana Jones franchise. Its positive reception contrasts sharply with the less-than-stellar response to the latest film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, suggesting a potential shift in the franchise's future direction towards video game adaptations.

Ford's comments align with a growing chorus of creative professionals expressing concerns about AI's role in filmmaking and other media. Notable figures like Tim Burton and Nicolas Cage have voiced similar criticisms, with Burton labeling AI-generated art as "very disturbing" and Cage deeming it a "dead end." The concerns extend to the voice acting community, with actors such as Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) and Doug Cockle (The Witcher) raising alarms about AI's potential to displace actors and undermine their livelihoods. While acknowledging AI's inevitability, Cockle highlighted its inherent dangers and the detrimental impact of AI-powered chatbots on voice actors' income.