OpenAI has decided to remove the Scarlett Johansson soundalike voice from ChatGPT following feedback that AI voices should not imitate celebrities. The company emphasized its support for the creative community and the compensation provided to the voice actors.
The decision comes after comparisons were made between one of the voice modes in ChatGPT named ‘Sky’ and Scarlett Johansson’s voice in the movie ‘Her.’ Despite OpenAI’s denial of intentional imitation, many noted the resemblance.
With the release of the new GPT-4o AI model, OpenAI aims to enhance human-computer interaction by incorporating text, audio, and image responses in real time. The model is touted to have similar response speeds to human interactions.
While the ‘Sky’ voice was sampled from a professional actress’s natural speaking voice, OpenAI plans to introduce more voices to cater to diverse user preferences in ChatGPT. The company collaborated extensively with the actors for over five months to develop these voices.
CEO Sam Altman’s affinity for the film ‘Her’ had been noted previously, leading to speculation about the resemblance between the ‘Sky’ voice and Scarlett Johansson’s voice. Despite the controversy, OpenAI continues its efforts to improve voice capabilities and expand voice options in ChatGPT.
Moving forward, users can expect additional voice choices to better align with their interests within the platform. The focus remains on delivering a seamless and enriching human-computer interaction experience.
For those interested in exploring how emerging tech trends are shaping the future, OpenAI has launched a podcast titled ‘Future Human: The Series.’ The podcast is available on various platforms for listeners to engage with the evolving landscape of technology and AI.
