The Town with Matthew Belloni
Scarlett Johansson Vs. OpenAI: Does She Have a Case?
May 22, 2024
Legal expert Aaron Moss joins Matt to discuss Scarlett Johansson's potential lawsuit against OpenAI for using her voice in an AI chatbot. They explore the legal implications, compare past cases, and predict the future of the CW Network.
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Quick takeaways
- Scarlett Johansson's case highlights the intersection of AI, right of publicity, and consumer confusion in the entertainment industry.
- The legal challenges posed by AI technologies underscore the necessity for comprehensive legislation to protect intellectual property rights in the digital age.
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Scarlett Johansson's Right of Publicity and Lanham Act
Scarlett Johansson found herself in a controversy with OpenAI over a voice-enabled chat bot that sounded like her. She declined offers to provide her voice, but OpenAI still created a similar voice for the bot. This raised issues of right of publicity and violation of the Lanham Act, which focuses on consumer confusion. Johansson's concerns highlighted the challenges of protecting individual rights in an AI-driven world.
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