Harrison Ford: 'No AI Needed to Steal My Soul,' Proves Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Harrison Ford, the iconic actor behind Indiana Jones, has expressed his satisfaction with Troy Baker's portrayal of the beloved character in the video game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle." In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford humorously remarked, "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." This statement underscores Ford's approval of Baker's performance and his stance against the use of AI in capturing the essence of iconic characters.

"Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," released in December, is described as an "authentic" yet potentially non-canonical addition to the storied franchise. This game's positive reception contrasts sharply with the lukewarm response to the latest film installment, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," which hit theaters in 2023. Given the game's success, the franchise's creators might consider leaning more into video game narratives rather than continuing with films featuring Ford reprising his role.

Ford, known for his roles in "Star Wars," "Indiana Jones," and upcoming Marvel projects, joins a chorus of creatives who have voiced concerns over AI's encroachment into the arts. Notable figures such as Tim Burton, who finds AI-generated art "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who views it as a "dead end," share similar sentiments. The voice acting community has also been vocal about AI's potential to undermine their livelihoods. Ned Luke, the voice behind a character in "Grand Theft Auto 5," criticized a chatbot that mimicked his voice, while Doug Cockle, known for his work on "The Witcher," warned IGN about the "inevitable" yet "dangerous" nature of AI, highlighting how it could rob voice actors of income.