Legendary French singer Édith Piaf passed away 60 years ago — but AI will make it possible for her to narrate her upcoming biopic. Warner Music Group has partnered with Piaf’s estate to use the technology to reproduce the French songstress’ voice by training it through “hundreds of Piaf’s voice clips and images — some of which are over 80 years old,” Variety reports. The release date of the film has yet to be announced.

The film intends to use Piaf’s voice to her own struggle and rise to fame, capturing her life between Paris and New York from the 1920s to the 1960s, when she passed away. The project is based on an original idea by director Julie Veille, and is written by Veille herself and Gilles Marliac. They want to make this film to share her remarkable and to allow them to share moments that they claim were never told.

Her voice won’t be the only thing in there: The film will include actual archival footage, stage performances, personal footage, and TV interviews woven in.

The plan comes after SAG-AFTRA settled with studios that they must get permission from a deceased actor’s estate, or with SAG-AFTRA, if no family or representatives can be found, before they use their likeness.

It all looks kosher, so far: The Animation Guild, which represents professionals in the animation industry, acknowledged that the film seems to comply with the recently established SAG-AFTRA regulations, which require obtaining permission from an approved representative of Piaf to employ a “digital replica” of the artist, CNBC reports.

This isn’t new: Andy Warhol’s voice was recently used for The Andy Warhol Diaries on Netflix, using Resemble, an AI software program. Scarlett Johansson recently filed a lawsuit against Lisa AI, an app that used her voice without her consent.

Appeasing others may be a noble trait, but it can have detrimental effects on your mental health, causing burnout, and in some cases, undervaluing individual needs and feelings, the Washington Post explained. While it isn’t a diagnosable “condition” in the same way that many mental health issues are, chronic people-pleasing is a common issue that many individuals struggle with.

Signs that you’re overdoing it with the people-pleasing: Constant apologies, even when no error was committed; the unwarranted sense of responsibility for the emotions of those around you; agreeing with others’ preferences and opinions, even when you don’t want to avoid conflicts; and feeling that your needs and emotions are unimportant are some of the most common signals.

Why do people put themselves in the people-pleaser zone? Sociotrophy or social approval is one of the main factors. Also, the compulsion to please others can also be a consequence of “relational trauma” which refers to the trauma experienced within close relationships, particularly with parents or caregivers.

Can you fix it? Incorporating self-care activities into your daily routine, which can bring peace and comfort, is a starting point, WaPo suggests. Knock on the doors of your loved ones in case you need support is also advised, or seek a therapist. Also, practice saying no, particularly in situations where you feel secure doing so.

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