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Scarlett Johansson Threatens to Sue OpenAI Over ‘Eerily Similar’ Chatbot Voice

The company denies the use of the actress’s voice for its ChatGPT voice called ‘Sky.’
Scarlett Johansson Threatens to Sue OpenAI Over ‘Eerily Similar’ Chatbot Voice
Scarlett Johansson poses for photographers at the photo call for the film "Asteroid City" at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 24, 2023. Joel C Ryan/Invisione
Jana J. Pruet
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OpenAI said it plans to discontinue using one of its ChatGPT voices after Scarlett Johansson alleged it sounded “eerily similar” to her own.

On Monday, the company said it is “working to pause” the voice known as Sky, one of five voice users can speak with when using ChapGPT.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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