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Voice Cloning Outrage: Françoise Cadol Sues Aspyr Over Tomb Raider

9/24/2025

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In France, AI cloned Françoise Cadol's voice for Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, triggering outrage.
Cadol, who voiced the character since 1996, says she is angry and plans to sue Aspyr.
Aspyr says the update included unauthorized AI-generated content and has removed it.
Patrick Kuban cites global concerns about voice cloning and its impact on professions.

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In France, AI cloned Françoise Cadol's voice for Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, triggering outrage.
Cadol, who voiced the character since 1996, says she is angry and plans to sue Aspyr.
Aspyr says the update included unauthorized AI-generated content and has removed it.
Patrick Kuban cites global concerns about voice cloning and its impact on professions.