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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
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