OpenAI To Drop ChatGPT Voice After Comparisons to Scarlett Johansson

‘We believe that AI voices should not deliberately mimic a celebrity’s distinctive voice,’ OpenAI says.

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Scarlett Johansson at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. AP/Manuel Balce Ceneta

Published: May 20, 2024, 11:42 AM ET
Updated:May 20, 2024, 01:10 PM ET

OpenAI has announced plans to remove one of the voices used by its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, after users noted its similarity to Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson. The voice in question, named “Sky,” was identified during a demonstration of new features in OpenAI’s latest model.

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OpenAI To Drop ChatGPT Voice After Comparisons to Scarlett Johansson

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