OpenAI Pauses ChatGPT's 'Sky' Voice Used in GPT-4o Amid Scarlett Johansson Concerns

May 20, 2024, 11:44 AM

OpenAI has decided to pause the use of the 'Sky' voice in ChatGPT after users pointed out that it sounded too similar to actress Scarlett Johansson. Despite OpenAI's clarification that the voice was not intended to imitate Johansson and belongs to a different professional actress using her natural speaking voice, the company has taken this step to address user concerns. Speculations have emerged that OpenAI might have received a lawsuit from Johansson, although this has not been confirmed. The voice was notably used in the announcement of GPT-4o and drew comparisons to Johansson's role in the film 'Her'.