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Let's say we're at a place where personal AI is a thing. You can have it speak with any voice from any person in history or any media without any copyright issues or the like. Who would you want to voice yours?

I'm going to go with a classic, Majel Barratt. When I think of AI, how we use it now and how we could use it in the future, the Computer voice in Star Trek TNG - Voyager seems like a perfect fit.

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[–] maino82@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

Keith David. I have a strong personal belief that one day that man's voice will be integral to the discovery and/or implementation of the cure for cancer. I also think he would be a benevolent AI overlord.

[–] Pack@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Tom Servo. I already installed AI in my Tom (automotom) Servo, now I just have to train the voice.

[–] Xariphon@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Samuel L. Jackson, but only if he's allowed to say "motherfucker."

[–] cowsarecool@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Bernard Hill or Morgan Freeman or Denzel Washington

[–] weremacaque@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Keanu Reeves so it would be like a copy of the Johnny Silverhand engram.

[–] rozno@roznotech.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

The Verity COVAS from Elite Dangerous

[–] SolarNialamide@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 years ago

I would have a very hard time choosing between Alan Rickman and Hugo Weaving, especially in his role of V from V for Vendetta. A close third would be Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian. I guess I just have a thing for masked guys, haha.

[–] comicallycluttered@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

John DeLancie. That man's voice is honey to my ears.

Alternatively, Kari Wahlgren.

Edit: How the fuck could I forget about Stephen Russell? Give me Garrett or Nick Valentine, either would be fine.

Speaking of Nick Valentine, Humphrey Bogart could also be an interesting voice for personal AI.

And I also forgot the lovely Laura Bailey and Matt Mercer.

[–] oomphaloompha@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)
  • Alan Watts

  • Simon Templeman or Tony Jay (both in the Legacy of Kain series, Kain and Elder God respectively).

  • Morgan Freeman

[–] fadme@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

Peter Capaldi, and he needs to swear.

[–] random_character_a@lemmy.one 2 points 2 years ago

Jeremy Irons, Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman, Christopher Judge, to start with.

Had a longer list by mood, but Jerboa crashed. Not writing that shit again.

[–] nlm@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

I've always wanted Bill Nighy voicing my daily life so he'd be a strong candidate.

Or Ash Sroka doing Tali from Mass Effect

[–] Plume@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

I want the Mr.Handy voice from the Fallout games! :D

[–] CulturedLout@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Werner Herzog

[–] Mister_Ruse@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

I'll go with Norm Macdonald off the top of my head. Not necessarily my final choice but that'll do for now.

[–] DoctorForesight@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Scarlett Johansson or Anya Taylor-Joy

[–] BertieWooster@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

I say leave it to Jeeves

[–] Flyingtiger188@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I think I'd have to go with RC Bray. I could listen to him tell me just about anything.

[–] HubertManne@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Honestly like anything I would likely change it over time depending on my options.

[–] CharlesReed@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Anthony Howell. I'm not sure how well he's known, but that man has a voice that I want to read me to sleep.

[–] ArugulaZ@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Jon Lovitz, playing Jay Sherman. Our personalities match up disconcertingly well.

[–] NotSoNaturalRed@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Joe Kenda. I feel like I could use and AI assistant who won't bullshit me.

[–] Gromit@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Talaraine@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Tricia Helfer, b/c I need EDI with me every day

[–] CopernicusQwark@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

For me it's a toss up between Tali, Garrus, EDI and Legion's voices. Give me any of those and I'd be a happy man.

[–] curiosityLynx@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Alice Fraser's voice after hearing or making a pun. The happiness/joy is audible and infectious.

[–] SamtheSpartan@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I think Jeff Goldblum would be a good fit for me. Mostly because I don’t think I’d want a completely reliable or useful AI companion, just one that adds pleasantness and weirdness to my day to day.

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