B1 – Intermediate
The intersection of technology and personal rights has now become an issue with artificial intelligence. A recent controversy involving Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI is an example.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the problem actress Scarlett Johansson had with the company OpenAI.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/scarlett-johansson-and-openai-chatbot-level-2/
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “a lot like” mean in this sentence, “Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson felt shocked and angry whenOpenAI used a voice in their chatbot which sounded a lot like hers.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “come out” mean? “Before the new chatbot model came out last week, Johansson said no to OpenAI’s offer to voice the new chatbot. But many people noticed that the Sky voice was similar to Johansson’s voice in the 2013 film Her.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “inspiration” mean in this context, “She was upset that OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, used the word ‘her’ on social media, making it seem like she was the inspiration.“? Use it in a sentence in the same context.
Discussion Questions:
- What is the problem between Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI?
- What is your opinion about this issue?
- How can people’s rights be protected from AI?
- ‘OpenAI said that they would remove the voice and that they didn’t mean to copy Johansson.’ Do you think it is enough action from OpenAI? Explain.
- Should Johansson continue with legal actions against OpenAI? Why or why not?