- OpenAI’s ChatGPT voice sparks controversy for resembling Scarlett Johansson’s voice.
- Johansson declined OpenAI’s offer to voice the chatbot and hired legal counsel.
- OpenAI aims to create engaging chatbot voices.
“Her” voice doppelganger steals the spotlight
OpenAI’s latest GPT-4 demo caused quite a stir when users noticed that the “Sky” voice sounded suspiciously like actress Scarlett Johansson.
The uncanny resemblance set social media ablaze, drawing comparisons to Johansson’s role in the film “Her” and eliciting chuckles over the voice’s flirty demeanor.
In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood script, Johansson revealed that OpenAI had courted her to lend her voice to the project back in September. However, she politely declined the offer “after much consideration and for personal reasons.”
Shocked to hear her virtual twin in the released demo, she summoned her legal team to investigate the origins of the Sky voice. OpenAI, not wanting to face the wrath of the A-lister, agreed to change the voice.
OpenAI’s quest for the perfect chatbot voice
OpenAI is on a mission to create chatbot voices that are as charming and engaging as a Hollywood star.
They want their AI companions to sound approachable, trustworthy, and capable of making users weak in the knees. The company plans to introduce a diverse cast of voices to ChatGPT, ensuring there’s a perfect match for every user’s preferences.
However, the Sky voice controversy has raised important questions about protecting individual rights in the age of AI-generated content.
