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OpenAI Faces Backlash Over ChatGPT Voice Resembling Scarlett Johansson

The voice, named Sky, has been pulled after Johansson accused OpenAI of using a voice eerily similar to hers without consent.

  • Scarlett Johansson declined OpenAI's offer to voice the ChatGPT assistant, Sky, last year.
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had repeatedly sought Johansson's participation, citing her role in the film 'Her.'
  • Johansson expressed shock and disbelief at the voice's similarity, leading to legal threats.
  • Critics argue this incident highlights broader issues of consent and ethics in AI development.
  • OpenAI has paused the use of Sky's voice and issued an apology to Johansson.
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