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Scarlett Johansson Accuses OpenAI of Using Her Voice for ChatGPT-4o's 'Sky'

May 22, 2024, 06:35 AM

Scarlett Johansson has accused OpenAI of using a voice eerily similar to hers for their new ChatGPT-4o model, 'Sky,' despite her refusal to collaborate. Johansson expressed shock and anger on May 21, leading her to hire legal counsel to demand the removal of the voice. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized and claimed that the voice was not intended to resemble Johansson's. The actors' union SAG-AFTRA has backed Johansson, commending her for publicly addressing the issue. OpenAI has since removed the voice following legal pressure from Johansson's team. The voice's resemblance to Johansson's character in the 2013 film 'Her' has also been noted.