OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT conversational AI, has temporarily paused the release of a voice model after users discovered it sounded eerily similar to actress Scarlett Johansson. The company acknowledged the similarity and stated that it did not intend to violate Johansson’s rights. OpenAI emphasized its commitment to respecting intellectual property rights and preventing potential misuse of its models. The voice model was intended to allow users to interact with ChatGPT through speech, but its resemblance to Johansson’s voice raised ethical concerns. OpenAI plans to explore further safeguards and review its policies to prevent such issues in the future. The incident highlights the challenges AI companies face in developing human-like models while navigating legal and ethical boundaries.