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Netflix contract sparks backlash from German voice actors over AI training use

By Inbar Preiss ( February 10, 2026, 16:55 GMT | Insight) -- German voice actors are challenging Netflix’s dubbing contracts over AI training and synthetic voices, citing copyright and GDPR concerns. The push comes as courts and regulators debate how to protect voice and identity rights.Netflix has seen backlash from an association of German voice actors over the streaming platform’s contract for dubbing work. Voice actors warned on Monday that it would allow Netflix to use performers’ voices for artificial intelligence training and synthetic voice generation without enough protection or additional pay....

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