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Cartwright Warns AI Can't Replace Bart Simpson's Heart

2/15/2026

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Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, warned that AI could replace her role on The Simpsons during the 800th episode celebration in Hollywood.
She said she prefers a human successor because AI lacks emotional depth for Bart.
AI might mimic her voice but cannot replicate the passion and spirit of human actors.
Cartwright recalled starting with a short on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987.

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Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, warned that AI could replace her role on The Simpsons during the 800th episode celebration in Hollywood.
She said she prefers a human successor because AI lacks emotional depth for Bart.
AI might mimic her voice but cannot replicate the passion and spirit of human actors.
Cartwright recalled starting with a short on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987.