OpenAI pauses AI voice compared to Scarlett Johansson in "Her" due to user-driven flirtatious banter
From NPR: 2024-05-20 17:43:59
OpenAI announced pulling an AI assistant voice in ChatGPT after comparisons to Scarlett Johansson in “Her.” The voice, named Sky, came from a different actress. CEO Sam Altman, a “Her” fan, teased the release on X. The new GPT-4o model adds facial expression interpretation and singing capabilities. Google’s Project Astra has a similar AI assistant.
OpenAI’s CTO stated ChatGPT wasn’t modeled after Johansson’s movie voice. Flirtatious banter with ChatGPT is user-driven, not preset. OpenAI plans to introduce more voices for diverse preferences. Experts remark on AI impact on society, with possibilities of forming emotional connections to machines, reminiscent of “Her.”
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