🎤 Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI: The Voice Controversy Unfolds
In a dramatic turn of events, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has accused OpenAI of creating a ChatGPT voice called \"Sky\" that sounds \"eerily similar\" to hers 😲. This comes after she reportedly declined an offer to voice the AI assistant herself.
Johansson expressed her shock and anger upon hearing the demo. \"When I heard the released demo, I was shocked, angered, and in disbelief that Mr. Altman would pursue a voice that sounded so eerily similar to mine that my closest friends and news outlets could not tell the difference,\" she said.
OpenAI's Response 🧐
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded by stating that Sky's voice was not an imitation of Johansson's but belonged to a different professional actress. \"The voice of Sky is not Scarlett Johansson's, and it was never intended to resemble hers,\" Altman said. \"We cast the voice actor behind Sky's voice before any outreach to Ms. Johansson.\"
Out of respect for the actress, OpenAI has paused the use of Sky's voice in their products. \"We are sorry to Ms. Johansson that we didn't communicate better,\" Altman added.
Art Imitating Life? 🎬
Adding fuel to the fire, Johansson pointed out that Altman had tweeted a reference to \"Her,\" the 2013 film where she voices an AI assistant. This led her to believe that the similarity was intentional. \"He insinuated that the similarity was intentional,\" she remarked.
What's Next? 🔮
Johansson has hired legal counsel to investigate the creation process of the \"Sky\" voice. As AI technology continues to evolve, this incident raises questions about voice likeness rights and the ethical implications of AI-generated content.
A New Era of AI Voices 🗣️
OpenAI's latest model, GPT-4o (short for \"omni\"), showcases real-time reasoning across text, audio, and video. While it's not widely available yet, its demos have sparked both fascination and concern. Some have noted that the AI's interactions feel strangely human and even flirtatious.
As we venture further into the future of AI, it's clear that conversations around ethics and representation will be more important than ever. Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story! 🚀
(With input from agencies.)
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Scarlett Johansson said ChatGPT's 'Sky' voice 'eerily similar' to hers
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