Johansson OpenAI Voice Controversy, Unauthorized Voice Mimicry: Scarlett Johansson’s Legal Battle with OpenAI Over Voice Rights
Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has instigated a legal battle with OpenAI, claiming that the AI research firm used her voice likeness without permission for their latest ChatGPT model. The actress claims that despite her refusal to work together with OpenAI in September 2023, the company went on to utilize a voice amazingly similar to hers, leading to confusion and falsification.
The voice is named ‘Sky’ by OpenAI. It was intended to provide a more natural conversational experience. But Johansson and her fans quickly noted the resemblances to her voice, which has been iconic in films and her work as a voice actress. The use of ‘Sky’ has raised substantial concerns about the ethical repercussions of AI in replicating human attributes without explicit consent.
OpenAI’s initial response was to assert that ‘Sky’ was based on an amalgamation of various voices, not directly imitating any individual. But the growing pressure from public opinion and the potential legal implications have forced the company to withdraw the voice feature for the time being.
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Johansson’s legal team is pushing for a precedent-setting case that could define the boundaries of AI and the rights of individuals over their digital identities. The case highlights the need for clear regulations in the quickly developing field of artificial intelligence, particularly concerning the use of personal attributes such as voice, likeness, and other identifiable characteristics.
The consequence of this case could have far-reaching consequences for AI developers and users alike, highlighting the importance of ethical considerations in the development of new technologies.
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