No, OpenAI did not copy actress Scarlett Johansson’s voice for ChatGPT

OpenAI has temporarily stopped the use of the ‘Sky’ voice in its ChatGPT model, following allegations from Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson that the AI’s voice bore resemblance to hers without her consent. The controversy arose after CEO Sam Altman was accused of seeking to license Johansson’s voice, a request she declined.

In response to the allegations, Altman issued a statement stating that OpenAI had no intention of replicating Johansson’s voice. He clarified that a voice actor had already been selected before any contact was made with Johansson.