Netflix Recreates Gene Wilder’s Voice With AI for ‘Willy Wonka’ Competition Series

Netflix is utilizing AI technology to recreate Gene Wilder's voice for its upcoming competition series, Wonka's The Golden Ticket. This decision was made with the official permission of Wilder's wife, Karen, and the family estate. While the production embraces this new tech, the move has sparked significant controversy among some viewers, with critics arguing that the use of an AI-generated voice for the reality show represents a step too far in technology.