Is Scarlett Johansson taking on AI? 🤖🔥
Hollywood is buzzing, and it's not about the latest blockbuster! 🎬 Superstar Scarlett Johansson is reportedly in a feud with OpenAI, the tech giant behind ChatGPT, over the use of a voice eerily similar to hers from the movie \"Her.\" 🎤👀
This spat has reignited fears across Tinseltown about artificial intelligence and its impact on the creative industry. Many actors and creatives are worried that AI could mimic their voices and likenesses without consent. 😰
\"It's like something straight out of a sci-fi movie!\" exclaimed one industry insider. \"A well-known tech company using a star's voice without permission? That's a plot twist we didn't see coming.\" 😲
OpenAI's text-to-video tool, Sora, has been generating jaw-dropping, film-quality videos since February. 🎥✨ While some filmmakers are excited about the possibilities, others are hitting the panic button. 🚨
Scarlett's camp accuses OpenAI of copying her performance without striking a deal, calling the move \"hubris.\" OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded, saying the voice isn't hers and wasn't intended to resemble her. \"We cast the voice actor behind Sky's voice before any outreach to Ms. Johansson,\" he stated. 🤷♂️
But many aren't buying it. The dispute is stirring up big questions about rights and AI's role in entertainment. Could this be a game-changer for how tech and Hollywood collaborate? 🤔
Remember when singer Bette Midler sued an ad agency for using a voice-alike? Or when Tom Waits won a case against a snack company for imitating his unique style? 🎤⚖️ History might just be repeating itself, but this time with AI in the spotlight.
Jeffrey Bennett from the Screen Actors Guild is pushing for federal rights to protect artists' voices and likenesses. \"We've been shouting about deep fakes for a while now… There must be a federal solution,\" he said. 📢🇺🇸
As AI continues to evolve, the entertainment world is watching closely. One thing's for sure: This isn't the last we'll hear about stars versus tech giants. Grab your popcorn, folks! 🍿
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Scarlett Johansson's OpenAI feud rekindles fear in Hollywood
cgtn.com
