Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI
Recent news highlights the significant responsibilities developers face when introducing AI-based products. Does this mean that the potential problems associated with artificial intelligence are becoming apparent in this way?
A notable instance is the release of a demo version of the chatGPT’s voice assistant, named Sky. Fans of Spike Jonze's film HER quickly noticed the resemblance between Sky and the movie's AI character "Samantha," voiced by Scarlett Johansson.
Interestingly, Johansson publicly commented on the release of the Sky AI demo, revealing that OpenAI's CEO had approached her with an offer to lend her voice for the assistant. She declined for personal reasons. Johansson expressed her outrage, noting that even those close to her couldn't distinguish between her voice and Sky's. She also pointed out that OpenAI's CEO referenced HER as an inspiration during the assistant's creation, which heightened her concerns. Johansson demanded an immediate explanation from OpenAI.
OpenAI has firmly denied using or altering Scarlett Johansson's voice for Sky. The company clarified that they collaborated with another professional actress, who had provided her natural voice long before contacting Johansson. Despite this, OpenAI has suspended the use of Sky's voice assistant as initially presented.
This situation highlights the real and pressing fears about AI's impact on intellectual property rights. It exemplifies the potential for AI to be trained on a person's creative work without their consent or proper recognition. The Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI case is still unfolding, but it highlights broader concerns shared by many about AI's ethical implications.
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