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The Vergecast
ChatGPT has a Scarlett Johansson problem
May 24, 2024
OpenAI faces backlash over a voice resembling Scarlett Johansson, sparking legal concerns. Microsoft unveils new AI features, Snapdragon PCs, and breakthroughs in the tech market. The podcast delves into privacy debates, product naming, celebrity voices for AI, tech acquisitions, and bugs in software. Sonos app challenges and potential use of celebrity AI voices like Scarlett Johansson are also discussed.
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- OpenAI faces controversy over Scarlett Johansson-like voice in GPT-40
- Sonos seeks buyer amid strategic challenges and valuation goals
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OpenAI's Voice Controversy
OpenAI introduced GPT-40 with a multi-modal feature, including voices that led to comparisons to Scarlett Johansson. Despite denying any intention to resemble Scarlett, founders' social media actions raised suspicions. OpenAI published a blog post explaining their voice selection process and promptly removed the voice 'Sky' based on concerns, potentially triggered by Scarlett Johansson's disapproval as reported.
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