GermanyAmazon has removed the thriller 'Deadly Patient – Tödlicher Patient' from its Prime Video platform due to poor quality AI-generated German dubbing. The film, which was released in the US in 2018, had been available with an AI-created audio track that featured flat computer voices and awkward translations. Users shared their frustrations on social media, leading to widespread criticism. Synchronizer Sven Plate criticized the AI dub on Instagram, gaining significant attention. Amazon stated that the synchronization was not done under their direct commission but through the 'Prime Video Direct' program, allowing external providers to upload content. Despite this, the issue persists, with other films featuring similar AI dubs being found on Prime Video. Amazon itself is experimenting with AI dubbing, launching a pilot program in early 2025. Similar issues have occurred with other platforms like Deutsche Telekom and Netflix, where disputes over AI voice usage have led to strikes by voice actors.
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