Meta's chatbot could soon sound like John Cena or Judi Dench ...
Meta will be enlisting the talents of well-known actors such as John Cena and Judi Dench to provide voices for its AI chatbot, as reported by Reuters. In a strategic move, the tech giant seems to be steering clear of the misstep made by OpenAI with its ChatGPT, which emulated the voice of a celebrity.
Celebrity Voices for Meta's AI Chatbots
According to Reuters, Meta is set to unveil new AI chatbots featuring voices of celebrities at the upcoming Connect conference. The company plans to have five prominent personalities lending their voices to these chatbots, including John Cena, Judi Dench, Kristen Bell, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key.
Learning From Past Mistakes
Meta's approach appears to be informed by the backlash faced by Sam Altman and OpenAI following the launch of their chatbot, Sky, earlier this year. The bot's voice bore a striking resemblance to that of actress Scarlett Johansson, known for her work on the film "Her." However, Johansson had not endorsed the project and took legal action against OpenAI, leading to the removal of her voice from the bot.
Unlike OpenAI, Meta seems to have taken a different route, securing agreements with the celebrities to avoid any potential controversies.
Celebrity Partnership Teased by Meta CEO
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, hinted at the celebrity collaborations through an Instagram post showcasing John Cena testing the company's Ray-Ban smart glasses. These smart glasses are also expected to be highlighted at the Connect conference.
Celebrity Voices in Technology
Integrating celebrity voices into technology is not entirely new, with platforms like Waze partnering with stars such as Morgan Freeman and Jay Leno for navigation guidance. However, Meta's AI chatbot presents a unique opportunity for users to interact with familiar voices like Gossip Girl or the commanding tone of James Bond's superior.
Representatives for Meta and OpenAI have yet to comment on these developments as reported by Business Insider. For more details, you can refer to the original article on Business Insider.
