| "Scarlett Johansson Takes Legal Action Against 'Voice Clone' AI App Scarlett Johansson is taking firm legal action against the artificial intelligence app, 'Voice Clone', which has used her voice without her consent. The AI app, which was first released in December 2018, claims to be able to mimic celebrity voices, including those of Morgan Freeman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Scarlett Johansson. The AI app is accused of creating a Scarlett Johansson voice with copyright infringement, by utilizing her name, likeness, and other attributes of her identity. The app has used her voice and a virtual character based on her image to create a clone. The clone is then used to deliver pre-recorded messages to other users. The legal action taken by Scarlett Johansson will attempt to put an end to the AI app’s use of her voice and other identifiers of her identity. In a statement released by Johansson’s representatives, they are taking the matter very seriously and are in the process of launching a full investigation. This case presents an interesting dilemma, as it calls into question the legality of artificial intelligence apps using the voice of celebrities to make money. It also speaks to the ethical implications of using a person’s identity without their consent. While it remains to be seen how the case plays out in court, it serves as a cautionary tale to the developers of AI technology as it continues to become more advanced. |