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, 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." Speaking with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford expressed his satisfaction with Baker's portrayal, emphasizing the actor's talent and the quality of his work. 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," albeit potentially non-canonical, addition to the Indiana Jones franchise. This contrasts with the mixed reception of the 2023 film, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, suggesting a potential shift towards video game adaptations for future installments.

Ford joins a growing chorus of creatives voicing concerns about AI in media. 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 as well, with Grand Theft Auto 5's Ned Luke criticizing AI's use of his voice, and The Witcher's Doug Cockle acknowledging AI's inevitability while highlighting its potential dangers and impact on actors' livelihoods.