Scarlett Johansson Threatens Legal Action Against OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Her Voice

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson is gearing up for a legal battle against Sam Altman’s AI company, OpenAI, over claims that they used her voice without her permission for their ChatGPT system. Johansson, known for her role as the voice of an AI assistant in the movie “Her,” alleges that Altman approached her to be the voice of his AI system, but she declined. Despite her refusal, Johansson claims that a copy of her voice was still used for the ChatGPT’s “Sky” voice.

In response, Altman denied using Johansson’s voice without consent, stating that they had already cast a voice actor for “Sky” before reaching out to Johansson. However, in a statement released by OpenAI, they acknowledged the misunderstanding and apologized to Johansson for not communicating better. As a result, they have paused using the Sky voice in their products.

Johansson has taken legal action by sending two letters through her legal representative to Altman and OpenAI, demanding an explanation of how the ‘Sky’ voice was developed. The dispute comes at a challenging time for OpenAI, as they are already facing lawsuits from various creators for allegedly using their works without permission or compensation.

Overall, Scarlett Johansson is determined to protect her voice and ensure that AI companies like OpenAI do not use it without her explicit consent. The legal battle between Johansson and OpenAI is set to unfold in the coming days, shedding light on the complex issues surrounding artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights.