Netflix's Wonka show uses AI Gene Wilder voice, viewers object

Netflix used an AI recreation of Gene Wilder's voice in its reality show Wonka's The Golden Ticket, which premiered on 23 September. The voice was made with ElevenLabs and approved by Wilder's widow, but viewers objected since the actor himself never consented.

• The AI voice narrates the show and explains rules to contestants
• ElevenLabs created the voice; widow Karen Wilder approved it for the estate
• First seven episodes are out, final two arrive on 30 September
• Netflix has used AI in 300 of its shows