To audiences of film lovers, Robert Downey Jr. is a cherished figure, arguably even the most revered one following a decade portraying Iron Man. However, now that he’s won an Oscar, he’s taking on a new role as a champion – this time against corporations leveraging AI to mimic actors’ appearances, particularly his own. In a recent interview on the Kara Swisher podcast and reported by Variety, Downey discussed various topics including his work in the upcoming Broadway play “McNeal”, which critiques AI industry leaders such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. During the conversation, Downey expressed his intention to take legal action against any future executives who aim to replicate his likeness.