Deepika, voice of Meta AI, recalls being mocked for accent
What's the story
Deepika Padukone, the Bollywood superstar, recently became the voice of Meta AI in several countries. Speaking at CNBC's Global Leadership Summit, she described this new venture as exciting and also reflected on how she was once looked down on for her voice when she entered the film industry. "I am someone whose voice was sort of mocked when I came into the industry, and now suddenly I am the voice of Meta AI, strange!"
AI perspective
AI cannot replace human emotion, says Padukone
Padukone added, "[I was also mocked for] my accent, but I continue to own it. I think that's probably how and why it happened." Further, talking about artificial intelligence, she said, "I am so excited about the possibilities. The only thing... it cannot replace is human emotion." "That is the only place where AI won't be allowed or won't be able to match up." "Barring human emotion and how an actor would emote because you can't infuse soul into AI."
Career highlights
Her career in Bollywood
Padukone debuted in Bollywood with Om Shanti Om (2007) opposite Shah Rukh Khan and was last seen in Rohit Shetty's Singham Again. The movie also starred Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, and Akshay Kumar. Up next, she will be seen in King with Khan.