Renowned voice actor Yuki Kaji has publicly lauded AI audio company ElevenLabs' "VoiceCAPTCHA×C2PA" voice watermark technology, hailing it as "the long-awaited system that can truly safeguard the dignity of voices."
In an era plagued by deepfake abuse and repeated infringements on voice actors' rights, this new voice protection mechanism, which combines authentication and anti-counterfeiting, is undoubtedly a beacon of hope for Japan's entertainment industry. 
Kaji noted in his statement that Japan lags significantly behind other nations in addressing AI content. Without robust protective measures, he warned, not only would the creative landscape of the film and television industry suffer immense damage, but the very human dignity of performers could also be eroded.
"We must learn not only how to 'utilize' AI, but also how to 'defend against' it. Otherwise, we will eventually pay the price," Kaji stressed. He highlighted that this voiceprint authentication and watermarking technology, spearheaded by ElevenLabs, finally grants voices a "digital identity," ensuring that the vocal performances of voice actors and creators can no longer be arbitrarily stolen or altered.
"Whether AI becomes an adversary depends entirely on how we wield it. Now, at last, we possess a tool to protect our voices," he stated.
This "savior-level" technology, as Kaji describes it, originates from ElevenLabs, a global leader in AI voice synthesis. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in New York, USA, the company boasts a market capitalization of $6.6 billion and serves over 40 million users worldwide, including numerous Fortune 500 enterprises.
ElevenLabs is renowned for its stringent security framework. Its core "VoiceCAPTCHA" technology authenticates audio sources via voiceprint verification, while the newly integrated "C2PA" standard, championed by tech giants like Adobe, Microsoft, and Google, affixes tamper-resistant Content Credentials to digital media, meticulously documenting its creation and modification history.
ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski emphasized that Japan's anime and voice acting culture is an unparalleled global treasure. He stated that the company's integration of C2PA is not merely a technical upgrade but a strategic move to build long-term trust with the Japanese creator community.
Starting in November, all audio generated via ElevenLabs will automatically carry an electronic signature, granting voice actors' and creators' works verifiable "digital provenance" for the first time.
Kaji views this as a pivotal moment in the AI era. "It's more than just technology; it's a statement of respect, marking the beginning of reclaiming vocal autonomy," he concluded.
via： Oricon