Claudio Serrano voice deepfake — Oct 2026

Claudio Serrano, a prominent Spanish voice actor known for dubbing Batman since 2005, recently discovered that an unnamed US-based AI platform was hosting a profile using his name, image, and a cloned version of his voice without his permission or compensation. When Serrano attempted to file a formal complaint to have the unauthorized content removed, the platform required him to provide additional voice recordings to verify his identity, a process he likened to a victim being forced to relive an assault to prove it occurred.

What happened

Serrano, who shared his experience in a TikTok video, highlighted the significant risks associated with unauthorized voice cloning, noting that a recognizable voice could be used to lend false legitimacy to malicious messages or threats. The incident underscores a growing tension between voice professionals and AI developers regarding copyright and data protection.

According to reports from Infobae and Las Noticias de la IA, the platform's demand for a voice captcha effectively forced the actor to surrender more of the very asset he was attempting to protect. While Serrano has engaged legal counsel to address the issue, he noted that the process is expected to be costly and time-consuming. The incident has drawn attention to the lack of clear, accessible mechanisms for creators to reclaim their digital likenesses from international platforms. Legal experts have pointed out that while EU data protection laws classify voice as personal data and can apply to non-EU companies, the path to enforcement remains difficult and uncertain. As of the latest reports, the platform has not publicly responded to the situation, and the identity of the service remains undisclosed.