Meta is responding to the backlash from Scarlett Johansson regarding the unauthorized use of her voice by OpenAI. The company is now offering significant financial deals to Hollywood stars for their voice rights, aiming to enhance user interaction with its AI products. This shift underscores the growing concerns about copyright and the ethical implications of AI in creative industries.
At the upcoming Meta Connect conference, Meta plans to integrate voices from celebrities like Awkwafina and Judi Dench into its digital assistant, MetaAI. This initiative seeks to transform mundane interactions into engaging conversations, potentially changing how users experience AI across platforms like Facebook and Instagram. By collaborating with top talent, Meta aims to redefine the relationship between users and AI technology.
• Meta offers millions for voice rights to enhance AI interactions.
• Growing tensions between AI advancements and copyright concerns are highlighted.
This term is relevant as Meta seeks to secure voice rights from celebrities to enhance its AI products.
MetaAI is the digital assistant that will feature celebrity voices to improve user engagement.
The controversy arose from OpenAI's demonstration that used a voice similar to Scarlett Johansson's without her consent.
Meta is integrating celebrity voices into its AI products to enhance user experience.
OpenAI's use of Scarlett Johansson's voice in demonstrations sparked significant controversy.
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