OpenAI has announced a temporary halt to the use of ‘Sky’, a ChatGPT voice option, after comparisons to Scarlett Johansson’s voice. The AI firm addressed queries about its voice selection process, emphasizing that Sky’s voice was not intended to mimic Johansson’s, but belonged to another actress. Despite this, Johansson revealed that OpenAI’s CEO had previously approached her to lend her voice to the system, which she declined. She expressed shock at the similarity of Sky’s voice to hers, leading to legal action that resulted in OpenAI agreeing to remove the voice.
The controversy arises as OpenAI enhances ChatGPT with sophisticated interactions, including the ability to mimic human speech patterns and detect moods. The latest model, GPT-4o, boasts real-time reasoning across text, audio, and video. However, it’s currently limited to select users, with broader availability planned.
The incident has reignited discussions on the gendered development of voice assistants and the ethical considerations of AI technology. Critics argue that such advancements continue to perpetuate gender biases, with some interactions being perceived as flirtatious. This has led to broader debates on the role of AI in society and the importance of responsible AI development.
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