OpenAI made headlines recently after facing backlash from actress Scarlett Johansson for their chatbot’s voice feature. Johansson expressed shock and disbelief at the eerie similarity between the chatbot’s voice, named Sky, and her own voice from the movie Her. OpenAI decided to halt the use of Sky’s voice following Johansson’s statement and a legal letter expressing concerns about the unauthorized usage of her voice.
In a different realm, a new study revealed the alarming threat of deepfake pornography to female influencers on Instagram. It was found that a staggering 94% of female influencers have fallen victim to deepfake pornography, with the risk increasing as an influencer gains more followers. The vulnerability to deepfakes was significantly higher for influencers on Instagram, given its visually-focused platform.
On a more positive note, Microsoft introduced a new AI feature called Copilot for Windows laptops. This feature aims to provide users with a personalized experience by tracking their virtual activities and offering assistance based on their preferences. One of the standout features is Windows Recall, which gives the AI chatbot a photographic memory of user activities while ensuring data privacy by allowing users to filter out tracked information.
These recent developments underscore the evolving landscape of technology, with complex challenges like deepfake threats and ethical considerations surrounding AI voice usage clashing with the potential for personalized user experiences through innovative features like Copilot. As technology continues to advance, it remains crucial for companies to navigate these intricacies while prioritizing user privacy and ethical standards.
