ABC News Daily 2024 picks: Has AI stolen Scarlett Johansson’s voice?
Dec 22, 2024
Sharon Goldman, AI reporter at Fortune, dives into the fascinating ethical and legal dilemmas surrounding AI voice technology. She discusses Scarlett Johansson's shocking experience with a ChatGPT voice model that she feels resembles her own. Goldman highlights the emotional ramifications of AI replicating celebrity voices and the broader societal and gender implications. She also examines the legal landscape concerning likeness rights and the ownership challenges that may lie ahead as AI capabilities evolve.
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Voice Cloning Controversy
- Scarlett Johansson refused OpenAI's request to use her voice for ChatGPT.
- A new voice, 'Sky', in ChatGPT 4.0 sounds eerily similar to hers, causing her distress.
Sky's Response
- Sam Hawley experimented with Sky, asking if it copied Johansson's voice.
- Sky admitted to being inspired by her performance in the movie Her.
Legal and Ethical Concerns
- Copying a public figure's voice raises ethical and legal questions about likeness and image rights.
- While voices aren't currently copyrightable, legal precedent exists for protecting one's voice.