A fan unearthed a decades-old interview with Billy Joel and used it to create an AI version of the singer, a project Joel likely disapproves of.
The story centers around a man who discovered a lost interview with Billy Joel from 1984. According to *The Hollywood Reporter*, the individual then took the audio from that interview and utilized artificial intelligence technology to recreate Joel’s voice and likeness. The resulting AI is capable of responding to questions as if it were the singer himself.
The project was undertaken without any involvement or consent from Billy Joel. Sources indicate that the singer is likely unhappy with the creation, given his known reluctance to embrace new technologies and a general aversion to having his image manipulated. “He’s not a tech guy,” one source told *The Hollywood Reporter*.
The AI recreation isn't officially sanctioned by Joel or his team. The man who created it has not been publicly identified but reportedly secured the interview through private channels. While the technology allows for an interactive experience, it raises questions about intellectual property and the use of someone’s persona without their permission.
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