AI BriefingHow ChatGPT's Voice Was Selected
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OpenAI has disclosed the selection process behind ChatGPT Voice Mode's voices and the background of the controversy involving Scarlett Johansson.
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The 5 voices used in ChatGPT's Voice Mode (Breeze, Cove, Ember, Juniper, Sky) were selected through a professional process lasting about 5 months. This process involved professional voice actors, casting directors, and an industry advisory panel who closely reviewed each voice's personality and its potential impact on a global audience.
The key criteria for selecting the voice actors were as follows:
- Diverse backgrounds and multilingual ability
- A timeless feel
- A friendly, approachable voice that inspires trust
- A warm, engaging, rich tone that conveys confidence
- A natural voice that is comfortable to listen to
Through a casting call in early 2023, over 400 applications were received, and ultimately 14 finalists were narrowed down, with OpenAI's internal team review finalizing the 5 voices. The selected voice actors are compensated above top-of-market rates.
The recently controversial Sky voice is not an imitation of Scarlett Johansson, but belongs to a professional voice actor whose casting was already completed before she was contacted. However, out of respect for Scarlett Johansson, use of this voice has currently been paused.
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