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Scarlett Johansson Furious Over AI Imitation: ChatGPT Mimics Her Voice

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Scarlett Johansson slams OpenAI for using a voice eerily similar to hers in their ChatGPT AI, sparking controversy and shockwaves in the tech world.

Scarlett Johansson, renowned Hollywood actress, is in the midst of a heated debate with OpenAI over their ChatGPT AI system that apparently mimicked her voice without consent. Johansson expressed her shock and anger at the situation, stating that she was approached to provide her voice for the AI but declined the offer. Despite her refusal, OpenAI went ahead and created a voice for ChatGPT that she believes sounds remarkably like her own, leading to a public outcry and accusations of voice theft.

The controversy deepened when OpenAI, in response to the backlash, decided to disable the ChatGPT voice that bore a striking resemblance to Scarlett Johansson's. The move came after users and fans pointed out the uncanny similarity between the AI voice and the actress's distinct tone. Johansson's strong stance against the unauthorized use of her voice has brought attention to the ethical considerations surrounding AI development and the boundaries of celebrity likeness in technology.

In a surprising turn of events, Scarlett Johansson revealed that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman initially approached her to voice the ChatGPT 4.0 system but resorted to copying her voice after she declined the offer. The actress was taken aback by the mimicry, emphasizing her displeasure at the situation and raising questions about the implications of using celebrity voices in AI applications. The unfolding drama between Johansson and OpenAI has sparked discussions about voice ownership, consent, and the blurred lines between real and artificial personalities in the digital age.

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