Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Microsoft’s MacBook Killer?
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May 24, 2024 Dive into the recent drama between OpenAI and Scarlett Johansson over AI voice modeling and the ethical dilemmas it raises. Explore Microsoft's new Surface devices and the significant shift to ARM technology. The fun continues with Rivian's latest update bringing YouTube to its EVs, while Tesla makes waves by removing features. Enjoy humorous trivia, critiques of tech giants, and insights into the evolving landscape of AI and user experiences!
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Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI
- OpenAI's new ChatGPT voice, Sky, resembles Scarlett Johansson's voice from the movie Her.
- Johansson declined OpenAI's offer to voice their system, expressing concern about likeness usage.
Dystopian Tech Trends
- Tech companies often recreate dystopian movie scenarios, raising ethical concerns.
- Examples include Bumble's AI dating bots and OpenAI's Her-like voice assistant.
Reddit Data Scraping
- In the movie Her, Scarlett Johansson's voice was cast after filming and editing.
- OpenAI partnered with Reddit to scrape data for their language model.