Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's performance as the beloved adventurer in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it proves "you don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul." Speaking with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing the talent and creativity involved. 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 is considered an authentic, albeit perhaps non-canonical, addition to the long-running Indiana Jones franchise. This game's positive reception contrasts sharply with the less favorable response to the 2023 film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. This disparity might influence future franchise decisions, potentially favoring game development over further films starring Ford.
Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives expressing concern over the use of AI in media. He stands alongside figures like Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who deemed it a "dead end." The concerns extend to the voice acting community, with actors like Ned Luke (Grand Theft Auto 5) criticizing AI-powered chatbots using their voices, and Doug Cockle (The Witcher) acknowledging AI's inevitability while highlighting its "dangerous" potential to negatively impact voice actors' livelihoods.
