Scarlett Johansson: OpenAI's CEO Should Be Marvel's Next Villain

Scarlett Johansson, star of Marvel's Black Widow, has stirred up controversy by suggesting that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman would make an ideal Marvel villain, perhaps with a robotic arm. This follows Johansson's public dispute with Altman over OpenAI's ChatGPT system, Sky, which was said to mimic her voice from the 2013 film Her. Johansson felt that this use of AI technology was against her core values and she criticized the rapid pace of technological advancement, labeling deepfake tech as a "dark wormhole." Johansson had previously declined an offer from OpenAI to lend her voice to ChatGPT 4.0, citing personal reasons, including concerns for her children and wanting to avoid being part of the AI conversation.

Scarlett Johansson felt "so angry" and disturbed by OpenAI's use of her voice without consent. She stated that it went against her core values and she had actively avoided being part of the AI conversation. Johansson also emphasized the dangers of deepfake technology and declined an offer from OpenAI to use her voice for ChatGPT 4.0 for personal reasons.

Black Widow, released in 2021, is a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film focusing on the character Natasha Romanoff, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson. The movie delves into Romanoff's past and her experiences before joining the Avengers. Her sentiments about AI and technology reflect broader concerns in the industry regarding the use of AI in ways that can potentially harm personal integrity and privacy.