Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI: Legal Issue Continues

Smart AIs are pervasive on the web, creating innovations and assisting us in numerous ways. However, they also introduce new challenges, making it difficult to safeguard our privacy and protect our rights. A recent example is the case of 'Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI' involving the AI chatbot "Sky." The renowned actress faced a significant issue when "Sky" mimicked her voice without her consent. This incident has reignited the debate about the ethical use of artificial intelligence in replicating individuals.

AI is here to stay, and it is seen making life hard for celebrities, as Hollywood starlet Scarlett Johansson recently found out. Open AI’s product ChatGPT Alife voice, Sky, came out sounding ‘eerily similar’ to Johansson, and Johansson’s family and friends noticed it. The company said it was out of ‘respect’ for the actress.

About OpenAI Voice 'Sky'

OpenAI has revealed an AI bot called Sky intending to interact with users online which has faced criticism from many people and with the movie actress named Scarlett Johansson claiming that they used her voice in ‘Sky’ without asking for authorization.

It is reported that OpenAI had offered Johansson the role of Sky’s voice before, but she refused. Despite all this, the launch of the voice was met with confusion by Johansson’s loved ones, friends, and the public at large. The fact that OpenAI is using her voice for commercial purposes is what convinced her that they sound just like Scarlett Johansson.

See what Scarlett Johansson's says

In context to the ‘Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI’ arguments, Scarlett Johansson's who has given the voice of an AI character in the sci-fi film 'spoke out on May 20, telling everyone about a problem and saying she must go to court against Sam Altman, Open AI's CEO, for using her voice in the new ChatGPT 4.O voice, 'Sky'. She said in the talk that Sam Altman asked her to be the voice of the ChatGPT but she disagreed. She was disappointed and showed her angered emotions about the use of Artificial intelligence and tech like Deepfake, which can threaten people's safety.

Defence by OpenAI's: Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI

OpenAI strongly said they didn't copy Johansson's voice. They said Sky's voice came from a different actress, but cannot reveal for privacy reasons. They didn't share how they made the voice. Johansson wasn't happy with this and went to court. Her lawyers asked for info about making the voice, making OpenAI feel pressurized.

Know what’s further

The Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI match may have ended, but it raises important questions about AI:

How did OpenAI create a voice like this?

Did OpenAI use a large database of data that captured Johansson’s voice without her being aware of it?

Will the rules now protect stars from improper voice and look usage in the era of cutting-edge AI?

Scarlett Johansson is a wake-up call that we need clear rules for the proper use of this powerful technology. Celebrities and all well-known people should have a voice in how they present themselves, even on the web.

Consequence of ‘Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI’

On the legal pressure, OpenAI has eventually surrendered. They have agreed on stopping  the use of the Sky voice by addressing the concerns raised by Johansson's. This has come up with the replacement of Sky voice with Juniper AI voice on the chatbot. However, the controversy has ended, and now the ‘Sky’ is silenced, replaced by a voice that hopefully wouldn't create further debates.

Conclusion

The dispute Scarlett Johansson had with OpenAI illustrates an urgent need for ethical standards and legal systems in an era where Artificial Intelligence operates. It’s imperative to shield individual rights from unauthorized exploitation of their images, particularly for those who are prominent. This instance, however, acts as a trigger point for wider conversation about society’s inclination towards such artificial intelligence technologies.