Voice Actor
Performs voice work for ads, audiobooks, film and games.
Voice Actor is projected to be largely replaced by AI by 2027 (≥70% of tasks); 50% replaced so far. Replaced: Navigation / announcement prompts, Ad voice-over. Being replaced: Audiobook narration, Game / animation character voices.
Commercial Voice-over
Replaced (2)
- Navigation / announcement promptsreplaced 2022
- Ad voice-overreplaced 2025
Being replaced (2)
- Audiobook narrationuntil 2027
- Game / animation character voicesuntil 2031
Will be replaced (0)
- None
FAQ
Will AI replace Voice Actor?
Voice Actor is projected to be largely replaced by AI by 2027. As of 2026, 50% of tasks are replaced and the status is “Being replaced”. “Largely replaced” means over 70% of tasks no longer need a human — it does not mean the job disappears entirely.
Which parts of Voice Actor work has AI already replaced?
Already replaced: Navigation / announcement prompts, Ad voice-over. Being replaced now: Audiobook narration, Game / animation character voices.
Which Voice Actor tasks are hardest for AI to replace?
The last to be replaced: Game / animation character voices, Audiobook narration.