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OpenAI Pauses ChatGPT's 'Sky' Voice Over Scarlett Johansson 'Her' Resemblance

May 20, 2024, 02:27 PM

OpenAI has decided to pause the use of the 'Sky' voice in its ChatGPT service following user feedback that the voice closely resembles that of actress Scarlett Johansson. The company clarified that the voice is not an imitation of Johansson but belongs to a different professional actress using her own natural speaking voice. The decision comes amid growing concerns and speculations that OpenAI might have received a lawsuit from Johansson. The voice had drawn comparisons to Johansson's role in Spike Jonze’s 2013 movie 'Her.' OpenAI has emphasized that AI voices should not deliberately mimic a celebrity’s distinctive voice.