Scarlett Johansson was 'shocked' by OpenAI 'Sky' voice - Tech
Actress Scarlett Johannson was "shocked" and "angered" upon hearing ChatGPT's "Sky" voice, which some had likened to her own. Johannson famously voiced a fictional digital assistant in the 2013 film Her.
Johannson's Reaction and OpenAI's Response
In a statement released Monday, obtained by NBC News, Johannson felt the comparisons were apt and said the Sky voice was "eerily similar" to hers. She revealed that she had received an offer last September from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to voice Sky, but she declined the offer.
Continued Controversy and Johansson's Response
Upon hearing the released demo, Johansson expressed shock and anger at the similarities between her voice and Sky. OpenAI had introduced Sky as one of the voices in its ChatGPT product since September of 2023. However, the announcement of GPT-4o exclusively using Sky highlighted the particular voice even more.
Looking Towards Resolution
Johansson indicated that OpenAI had agreed to pause the Sky voice following her legal counsel's request for detailed information about its creation. She emphasized the need for clarity in such matters, especially in the context of technology that can mimic voices and likenesses.
As the discussions continue, the tech industry faces questions about the boundaries and ethics surrounding the use of voices and identities in artificial intelligence.
