Ice Cube Keeps AI Apps Out Of His Workday
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Ice Cube said he skipped AI apps as he described the workday behind his music, movies and BIG3.
In an account describing his workday to Business Insider, he said, “I also don’t use any AI apps.”
He said he worked from a home studio and office, with business ending at 6:30 p.m. to make time for his family.
In 2023, Cube warned that he would sue anyone who used an AI version of his voice without approval, along with platforms that carried it.
During that interview, he rejected the idea of listening to a fake Drake song and compared using an artist’s voice to sampling.
He argued that people could not manipulate that voice without paying for it, putting permission and payment at the center of his complaint.
The archival clip below captured his May 2023 remarks about AI voices, including his threat to sue over unauthorized use.
Universal Music Group had fake Drake and The Weeknd songs taken off streaming services and objected to AI training on copyrighted music without consent.
The label urged Apple Music, YouTube and Spotify to prevent AI companies from accessing its songs to train their systems.
His movie business, meanwhile, had a new development after he and Mike Epps submitted their script: Last Friday named Lawrence Lamont as its director.
Lamont directed Keke Palmer and SZA in One Of Them Days and has made music videos for Big Sean and J. Cole.
That comedy followed two friends facing eviction after their rent money disappeared, with Katt Williams, Lil Rel Howery and Janelle James among its cast.
His television credits also included work on both seasons of Issa Rae’s Rap Sh!t, according to the director announcement.
California announced on October 7 that New Line’s Last Friday received a state production tax credit, identifying Cube as its star, writer and producer.
Cube said the Southern California production planned to employ more than 180 local cast and crew members, keeping work close to home.
The state announcement also highlighted recently signed legislation requiring disclosure when video or audio advertisements used AI-generated performers to sell goods or services.
