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Host Will Walden Open AI is removing the Sky voice from its ChatGPT system due to its uncanny resemblance to Scarlett Johansson's voice, which the actress has publicly objected to. This decision comes amid comparisons to the 2013 film Her, where Johansson voiced an AI assistant named Samantha Capable of mimicking emotions. Now, Johansson expressed her displeasure with Chat GB TS Sky Voice, citing its eerie similarities to her own voice.
Following her public objection, Open AI decided to disable the voice. The situation recalls the movie Her, where Johansson's character engages in a deeply emotional relationship with an AI assistant, highlighting concerns over a IS capability to mimic human emotions. The introduction of the voice functionality in the latest GPT 4 O model drew significant attention. One of the standout voices was Sky, which eerily resembled
Johansson's voice. This multimodal model is known for its ability to adapt its tone and emotional delivery based on the prompts it receives, making conversations feel natural in real time. And in response to the controversy, Johansson issued a public statement expressing her shock and disbelief over Open a is decision to use a voice resembling hers without her consent. She recounted how Sam Altman, CEO of Open AI, had approached her to voice the GBT 4, which she declined.
Now, Johansson's statement highlighted how her peers and family noticed the similarities between the Sky Voice and her own, leading her to seek a legal resolution. She said there's a need for clarity in protecting the individual's likenesses, especially with the rise of deep
fake technology. Open AI in a blog post clarify the criteria for choosing voices for the AI systems, they stated that a thorough process involving professional voice actors who are compensated well above market rates was followed. They denied any intentional imitation of Johansson's voice, Attributing Sky's voice to another professional actress.
The company refrained from revealing the identity of the actress behind Sky to protect her privacy, and Open AI emphasized that the resemblance was purely coincidental and unintentional, aiming to assure the public of their ethical standards and voice selection. Now this incident is part of a series of challenges facing Open AI right now. Johansson's public statement and legal action add to the company's existing woes, including high profile resignations and leadership changes.
CEO Sam Altman was ousted, later reinstated, reflected internal turmoil. And Open AI has faced multiple lawsuits and investigations, including allegations from Co founder Elon Musk's and probes by the FTC and the SEC, and lawsuits from newspaper publishers in the New York Times have also targeted the company for copyright infringement. The company's history of leadership issues further complicates its current situation.
Altman's initial removal was based on claims of inconsistent communication with the board, which hindered the board's ability to fulfill its responsibilities. His reinstatement followed significant employee backlash. Now, despite these challenges, Open AI has made significant strides since its launch in 2015. It introduced various AI powered models, including Dolly and ChatGPT, which have gained widespread popularity and brought AI technology into the mainstream.
Scarlett Johansson's involvement in the current controversy stems from her reaction to the Sky Voice, and on May 20th she released her statement expressing her anger and her disbelief, revealing her prior discussions with Altman. After voicing the AI, which she ultimately declined now, Johansson emphasized the need for stringent measures to protect personal likenesses and identities in an era of advanced
AI tech. She stressed the importance of transparency and consent in such endeavors, particularly with the increasing prevalence of Deepfakes now open the Eye responded by pausing the Sky Voice and reiterated that it never intended to imitate Johansson's voice.
Altman apologized for the miscommunication, clarifying that the voice actor for Sky was cast before any outreach to Johansson. Now the controversy has brought a light, broader concerns about the ethical use of AI and the protection of personal likenesses. Johansson's case underscores the potential legal and moral implications of a is ability to replicate human voices and emotions. Open a is decision to disable the sky Voice reflects its commitment to addressing these
ethical concerns. The company aims to prevent any further misunderstandings and assure that its AI developments adhere to ethical standards. Now, the issue of voice imitation in AI is not new, though. But Johansson's high profile and her objection is amplify this debate. It raises important questions about consent, privacy and the boundaries of AI technology and replicating human attributes. Hey, thank you so much for listening today. I really do appreciate your
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