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10-30-2024TECH


ROBERT DOWNEY JR. THREATENS TO SUE ANY FUTURE EXECUTIVES WHO USE HIS AI REPLICA

Downey has the right to deny any digital replica uses in film—even after his
death—because of California’s new law.

Melora Hardin, left, and Robert Downey Jr. appear during a performance of
McNeal, in New York. [Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman via AP]

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BY Associated Press2 minute read

Robert Downey Jr. doesn’t think Marvel executives would ever recreate his
portrayal of Tony Stark using artificial intelligence. But if they did, he would
lawyer up—even posthumously.

On a recent episode of the On With Kara Swisher podcast, the Oscar-winning actor
said he intends to “sue all future executives” who allow an AI-created version
of him. Speaking about his role as Iron Man, Downey said he does not want his
likeness recreated by AI technology.

“I am not worried about them hijacking my character’s soul because there’s like
three or four guys and gals who make all the decisions there anyway, and they
would never do that to me, with or without me,” Downey said.

Swisher noted that those executives would eventually be replaced.

“Well, you’re right,” Downey said. “I would like to here state that I intend to
sue all future executives just on spec.”

“You’ll be dead,” Swisher said.

Downey replied: “But my law firm will still be very active.”

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