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OpenAI Pauses 'Sky' Voice in ChatGPT Amid Scarlett Johansson Controversy, Legal Counsel Involved

May 20, 2024, 10:47 PM

OpenAI has decided to pause the use of the 'Sky' voice in its ChatGPT system after users noted its striking similarity to the voice of actress Scarlett Johansson. The decision follows public outcry and legal concerns after Scarlett Johansson revealed she had declined an offer from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to use her voice for the AI assistant. Despite her refusal, OpenAI proceeded with a voice that many users found eerily similar to Johansson's. Johansson expressed shock and anger over the situation and has hired legal counsel to address the issue. OpenAI maintains that the 'Sky' voice was not an imitation of Johansson but was provided by a different professional actress. The company is now working to address the community's concerns and has paused the use of the 'Sky' voice while it reviews the matter.