OpenAI might find itself in legal trouble if Scarlett Johansson decides to use California’s right to publicity rules to protect her voice and identity against ChatGPT.
OpenAI could face legal consequences for making a ChatGPT voice that sounds a lot like Scarlett Johansson — whether the company did so intentionally or not. And the fact that OpenAI’s CEO referenced those similarities? That only makes matters worse, intellectual property lawyers tell The Verge. “There are a few courses of actions she can take, but case law supports her position,” says Purvi Patel Albers, partner at the law firm Haynes Boone with a focus on trademarks and copyright.
Each state also designs its likeness laws differently; for example, New York recognizes every individual has the right to control the commercial use of personal characteristics like their name, picture, voice, and even their signature. This right extends to a deceased person, whose estate must give prior consent for the use of a computer-generated replica. California, where OpenAI is headquartered, does not mention using digital replicas like AI-generated voices in its law.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Scarlett Johansson Hired Lawyers Over OpenAI's ChatGPT VoiceScarlett Johansson claims OpenAI approached her to serve as one of the voices of ChatGPT, but she declined.
Read more »
Scarlett Johansson hired lawyers to push back on ‘eerily similar’ OpenAI voiceAI imitation on screen has become Hollywood hot-button issue.
Read more »
Scarlett Johansson Takes Legal Action Against OpenAI For Seemingly Copying Her VoiceThis AI voice is disconcerting.
Read more »
Scarlett Johansson Says She Warned OpenAI to Not Use Her VoiceSam Altman denies Johansson was the inspiration even though the movie star says he offered her to be the voice of ChatGPT.
Read more »
Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI used her likeness without permission for its 'Sky' voice assistantPranav is a senior editor at Engadget responsible for handling news coverage during west coast hours.
Read more »
Scarlett Johansson Says OpenAI Ripped Off Her Voice for ChatGPTIn a scorching statement, Scarlett Johansson claims that after she turned down an invitation to voice ChatGPT, OpenAI brazenly mimicked her distinctive tones anyway.
Read more »