Scarlett Johansson Faces Legal Threat from OpenAI Over Voice Usage

Scarlett Johansson Threatens Legal Action Against OpenAI Over Voice Copying

In a bold move, Scarlett Johansson has threatened legal action against OpenAI for allegedly copying and imitating her voice without her consent. The actress claims that the AI company attempted to use her voice for their new AI system, named “Sky,” after she declined to license it to them.

Johansson expressed shock and anger upon hearing the demo of the AI voice, stating that it sounded eerily similar to her own voice. She accused OpenAI’s chief executive, Sam Altman, of intentionally replicating her voice, pointing to a tweet referencing her role in the movie “Her.”

The legal threat from Johansson comes amidst a wave of lawsuits against AI companies for using copyrighted works and personal data without permission. OpenAI has faced criticism for its practices, with accusations of stealing and profiting off the voices of actors like Johansson, Ariana Grande, and Conan O’Brien.

The incident has sparked a larger conversation about the rights of creators in the age of AI technology. SAG-AFTRA has been advocating for federal legislation to protect actors’ voices and likenesses from unauthorized use by AI companies. The union believes that the current legal landscape is inadequate in addressing the growing issue of AI replication of human voices.

With Johansson’s public clash with OpenAI, the incident highlights the growing tension between tech firms and creators in Hollywood. The outcome of this legal battle could have far-reaching implications for the future of AI technology and the rights of actors and other creators.