The CEO of the encrypted messaging app Signal, Moxie Marlinspike, has criticized OpenAI for its handling of the controversy surrounding the use of Scarlett Johansson’s voice in an AI system. Marlinspike accused OpenAI of being “ethically rudderless” and lacking “coherent governance” after the company initially claimed it had not used Johansson’s voice, only to later admit that it had. He argued that OpenAI’s actions demonstrated a lack of accountability and transparency, which are crucial for building trust in AI systems. Marlinspike also questioned OpenAI’s commitment to ethical AI development, suggesting that the company prioritized commercial interests over ethical considerations. The controversy has reignited debates around the use of personal data in AI training and the need for clear guidelines and oversight in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.