Scarlett Johansson slams Sam Altman: ChatGPT voice eerily similar ...
Actor Scarlett Johansson revealed on Monday that she turned down Open AI's request to use her voice for the ChatGPT 4o chatbot. She expressed her shock and anger at the Artificial Intelligence company for utilizing a voice that closely resembled hers. Johansson's legal team requested Open AI to remove the voice of Sky, one of the new voices in the GPT-4o chatbot.
Declining the Offer
In a detailed statement, Johansson disclosed that she was approached by Sam Altman in September to provide her voice for the ChatGPT 4.0 system. Altman believed that her voice could help bridge the gap between tech companies and creatives, making consumers more comfortable with the integration of humans and AI. Despite the persuasive pitch, Johansson decided to decline the offer for personal reasons.
Nine months later, it became evident to Johansson's friends, family, and the public that the new system's voice, 'Sky', bore a striking resemblance to her own voice. Upon hearing the released demo, Johansson expressed her shock and disbelief at the uncanny similarity. This prompted her to involve legal counsel, who contacted Altman and OpenAI demanding clarification on the voice creation process.
Resolving the Issue
Following legal involvement, OpenAI agreed to remove the 'Sky' voice. Johansson emphasized the need for transparency and legislation to safeguard individual rights in such instances. She highlighted the importance of ensuring absolute clarity regarding the voice selection process.
OpenAI, in response to the situation, announced plans to suspend the usage of the Sky voice in ChatGPT. They acknowledged the concerns raised and assured that steps were being taken to address them.
Recently, OpenAI introduced the GPT-4o language model, capable of real-time chatting with added emotional nuances to its voice, catering to user requests.
It is crucial for companies to prioritize ethical considerations and individual rights when developing AI technologies to prevent such controversies in the future.
