Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Is Proof 'You Don't Need AI to Steal My Soul,' Harrison Ford Says

Harrison Ford, the iconic Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's performance as the famed adventurer in the video game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, stating that it proves "you don't need artificial intelligence to steal my soul."

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing the talent and creativity involved. He declared, "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."

Released in December, The Great Circle offers an "authentic" interpretation of the Indiana Jones franchise, though its canonicity remains debated. This contrasts with the less-well-received 2023 film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The game's positive reception may influence future franchise decisions, potentially shifting focus towards video game adaptations rather than further films starring Ford.

Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives expressing concern over AI's use in entertainment. He stands alongside figures like Tim Burton, who described AI-generated art as "very disturbing," and Nicolas Cage, who deemed it a "dead end." The sentiment extends to voice actors, with Grand Theft Auto 5's Ned Luke and The Witcher's Doug Cockle voicing their apprehension about AI's potential to displace actors and undermine their livelihoods. Cockle acknowledged AI's inevitability but highlighted its inherent dangers, echoing Luke's concern that AI applications are effectively stealing income from voice actors.