A former National Public Radio host has taken legal action against tech giant Google, claiming the company illegally used his distinctive voice to develop an artificial intelligence application.
David Greene, who previously served as host of NPR’s popular Morning Edition program, filed the lawsuit alleging that Google created the vocal characteristics of one of its AI tools by mimicking his speaking patterns and tone without securing his authorization.
The legal complaint centers on Greene’s assertion that Google deliberately modeled the synthetic voice after his own recognizable broadcasting style, which listeners knew from his years anchoring the morning news program.
