Actor Scarlett Johansson has alleged that OpenAI copied her voice for ChatGPT’s ‘Sky’ system. Reacting to the allegations, the Sam Altman-led firm has taken down the ChatGPT voice in query whereas additionally stating that Sky system’s voice isn’t an imitation of Johansson however belongs to a unique skilled actress.
In a press release on the matter, Johansson acknowledged that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had first approached her in September 2023 for being the voice of ChatGPT. Nevertheless, the actor acknowledged that regardless of her rejecting the supply, Altman went on to pursue a voice for ‘ChatGPT 4.0 system’ that sounded identical to her and even made reference to the AI system from the film ‘her’ the place she had voiced the chat system.
“After I heard the launched demo, I used to be shocked, angered and in disbelief that Mr. Altman would pursue a voice that sounded so eerily just like mine that my closest pals and information retailers couldn’t inform the distinction.” the actor acknowledged.
OpenAI refutes Johansson’s allegations:
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman refuted the allegations by Avengers actor in a latest assertion to information company Reuters the place he categorically acknowledged that the ‘Sky’ voice of ChatGPT was not Scarlett Johansson’s and wasn’t supposed to resemble her.
“The voice of Sky isn’t Scarlett Johansson’s, and it was by no means supposed to resemble hers. We solid the voice actor behind Sky’s voice earlier than any outreach to Ms. Johansson,” Altman acknowledged.
“Out of respect for Ms. Johansson, we have now paused utilizing Sky’s voice in our merchandise. We’re sorry to Ms. Johansson that we didn’t talk higher.” the OpenAI CEO added.
Netizens react to Scarlett Johansson – OpenAI fiasco:
One person on X (previously Twitter) whereas taking a shot at Sam Altman’s firing from OpenAI final 12 months, acknowledged, “Sam Altman can’t be trusted. No surprise why he was fired from OpenAI final Nov.”
One other person whereas hinting on the Johansson’s interplay with Disney final 12 months, wrote, “She didn’t play with Disney, she’s not gonna play with open AI”
Yet one more person whereas making a reference from the film ‘Terminator’ acknowledged, “They need to change the identify from Sky to Skynet. Helps construct belief.”
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Revealed: 21 Could 2024, 08:20 AM IST
