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Scarlett Johansson Challenges OpenAI Over Unauthorized Voice Likeness

The actress claims the AI firm used a voice eerily similar to hers without consent, raising broader concerns about AI's impact on creative industries.

Scarlett Johansson attends the 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner at The Washington Hilton on April 27, 2024 in Washington, DC. The actress is threatening Sam Altman and his company OpenAI with legal action for copying her voice for ChatGPT.
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Overview

  • Johansson threatened legal action against OpenAI for mimicking her voice after she declined to license it.
  • OpenAI dropped the 'Sky' voice following Johansson's legal counsel's intervention.
  • The dispute highlights the lack of federal laws protecting against unauthorized use of likenesses by AI.
  • SAG-AFTRA is advocating for federal voice and likeness rights in response to such incidents.
  • This case underscores the growing tension between tech firms and creative professionals over AI usage.