OpenAI suspends Scarlett Johansson-like voice after controversy
- OpenAI has paused the use of a voice that has been compared to Scarlett Johansson's in the movie 'Her.'
- Scarlett Johansson is not happy about the resemblance and has taken legal action.
- The controversy has sparked discussions about AI voice impersonation and intellectual property rights.
Scarlett Johansson spoke out against OpenAI for using a voice similar to hers in their new ChatGPT product. The company approached her nine months ago to voice their AI system, but she declined for personal reasons. OpenAI showcased the AI assistant named Sky, which many compared to Johansson's character in the movie "Her." The company later clarified that Sky's voice belongs to a different actress, not Johansson. Johansson's lawyers contacted OpenAI to have the voice removed after it was released without her permission. OpenAI paused the use of the voice known as "Sky" due to the controversy. The company stated that the voice was not meant to imitate Scarlett Johansson and was selected based on specific criteria. OpenAI reviewed hundreds of voice acting submissions before choosing the voices for ChatGPT. The company faced criticism for prioritizing product development over safety culture, leading to resignations from key team members. The voice mode in ChatGPT allows users to interact with different voices, including Sky. OpenAI faced backlash for the voice resembling Johansson's without her consent. The company decided to pause the voice to address concerns about how it was chosen. OpenAI plans to introduce more voices to cater to diverse user preferences. OpenAI's decision to remove the voice resembling Scarlett Johansson from ChatGPT was met with mixed reactions. The company faced scrutiny for the voice's similarity to Johansson's character in the movie "Her." OpenAI emphasized that the voice selection process involved professional actors and industry experts. The company aims to expand ChatGPT's user base with new features and voices.