OpenAI's release of their new GPT-4o model sparked controversy as it was noted that their voice assistant 'Sky' sounded eerily similar to Scarlett Johansson, raising concerns of illegal voice mimicry. Despite Johansson's initial refusal to lend her voice and the subsequent 'pause' on using 'Sky' voice, OpenAI faced scrutiny over potential celebrity voice misappropriation. The company clarified that the voice belonged to a different actress, but Johansson's legal team sought details while highlighting her concerns amidst the rise of deepfakes and AI-powered disinformation
This incident shed light on the ethical and legal repercussions of utilizing celebrity voices in AI technology, adding to the ongoing debates on fair use, copyright, and privacy in the realm of Artificial Intelligence. ```https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/blogs/did-openai-illegally-mimic-scarlett-johanssons-voice-p-3626