Scarlett Johansson surprised by AI chatbot imitation

Hollywood icon Scarlett Johansson expressed her shock and anger after learning that OpenAI had developed a chatbot with a voice closely resembling her own. The actress revealed that she had declined an offer to voice the chatbot, which reads text for users. Many commentators noticed the striking similarity between the chatbot’s voice, named “Sky,” and Johansson’s portrayal of an AI in the 2013 film Her.

OpenAI responded by announcing that they would remove the voice, emphasizing that it was not intended as an imitation of Johansson. Despite this assurance, the incident highlights the ethical concerns around AI technology and its potential to blur the lines between reality and imitation. Johansson’s reaction serves as a reminder of the importance of consent and ethical considerations when developing AI technology. Subscribe to the BBC News channel for more updates on this and other tech news.