Scarlett Johansson refused to take a big job for the sake of her two children.

The Vicky Cristina Barcelona actress thought the move would make her kids uncomfortable and be ‘strange’ for them. lime

The raspy voiced star – who will turn 40-years-old this year – has daughter Rose Dorothy, nine, with ex-husband Romain Dauriac, and son Cosmo, two, with her husband Colin Jost

But even after she said no, the pinup was dragged into drama with the company that she found ‘disturbing.’

The job? Voicing Open AI’s chatbot. lime

The Lost In Translation star hit headlines earlier this year when she slammed the company behind ChatGPT for launching a new chatbot called Sky with a voice ‘eerily similar’ to her own after she previously turned down an offer to provide the voice herself. lime

And she’s now insisted she just didn’t want to get involved with the project.

Scarlett told the New York Times: ‘[I] actively avoided being a part of the [AI] conversation, which was what made it so disturbing.

‘I was like, “How did I get wrapped up in this?” It was crazy. I was so angry,’ said the star who provided the inviting voice of Samantha in the 2013 film Her with Joaquin Phoenix.

‘I felt I did not want to be at the forefront of that. I just felt it went against my core values. I don’t like to kiss and tell.

‘He [OpenAI CEO Sam Altman] came to me with this and I didn’t tell anybody except my husband … I also felt for my children it would be strange.’

She then added: ‘I try to be mindful of them.’

The 39-year-old actress went on to warn of the dangers of deep fake technology, describing it as a ‘dark wormhole you can never climb your way out of.’ lime

She added: ‘Once you try to take something down in one area, it pops up somewhere else. There are other countries that have different legislation and rules.

‘If your ex-partner is putting out revenge, deep fake porn, your whole life can be completely ruined,’ she added.

‘I think technologies move faster than our fragile human egos can process it, and you see the effects all over, especially with young people,’ explained Scarlett.

‘This technology is coming like a thousand-foot wave.’

Scarlett previously declared she was ‘shocked’ and ‘angered’ over the choice of voice for the chatbot.

But Open AI boss Sam Altman clarified Sky was an actor was used to create Sky and it wasn’t a deliberate attempt to mimic the movie star.

In a statement to The Verge, Altman said: ‘The voice of Sky is not Scarlett Johansson’s, and it was never intended to resemble hers.

‘We cast the voice actor behind Sky’s voice before any outreach to Ms. Johansson.

‘Out of respect for Ms. Johansson, we have paused using Sky’s voice in our products.

‘We are sorry to Ms. Johansson that we didn’t communicate better.’
Scarlett Johansson’s decision to turn down a lucrative opportunity to voice an AI chatbot has stirred up controversy in the tech world. Despite the financial incentives, the actress prioritized the comfort and well-being of her two children, Rose Dorothy and Cosmo. This move has been met with mixed reactions, with some applauding her commitment to her family while others criticize her for missing out on a potentially groundbreaking project.
The issue of deep fake technology has also been brought to the forefront by Scarlett’s refusal to participate in the AI conversation. She warns of the dangers of this rapidly advancing technology, emphasizing the potential for irreparable damage to one’s reputation and privacy. As a public figure, Scarlett is acutely aware of the risks posed by deep fake technology and is using her platform to raise awareness about its implications.

The controversy surrounding Scarlett’s decision has sparked a larger conversation about the ethical implications of AI technology and the need for clearer regulations to protect individuals from potential harm.

With technology advancing at a rapid pace, it is crucial for society to stay informed and vigilant about the potential risks and benefits of new innovations.It is clear that Scarlett Johansson’s stance on the AI chatbot project has ignited a larger dialogue about the intersection of technology, privacy, and ethics.

By prioritizing her children’s well-being and remaining true to her core values, Scarlett has set an important example for others in the industry to consider the implications of their actions on a larger scale.

As we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, it is essential to remain mindful of the potential consequences and to prioritize ethical considerations in our decision-making processes.