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FILE - Scarlett Johansson poses for photographers at the photo call for the film "Asteroid City" at the 76th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, May 24, 2023. OpenAI plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices after some drew similarities to Johansson, who famously portrayed a fictional AI assistant in the (perhaps no longer so futuristic) film “Her.” (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)

Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI used her likeness without permission for its 'Sky' voice assistant

The 'Her' actor said that OpenAI only stopped using the voice after she hired legal counsel.

Actor Scarlett Johansson has accused OpenAI of copying her voice for one of the voice assisstants in ChatGPT despite denying the company permission to do so.

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Pranav Dixit
Pranav Dixit
6 hours ago
Elon Musk's Neuralink is getting ready for a second patient for its brain implant.

Another patient will get Neuralink’s brain implant

The FDA has reportedly cleared the company for a second procedure.

Neuralink will be able to surgically implant its device into another patient’s brain.

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Karissa Bell
Karissa Bell
10 hours ago
Meta and Facebook logo is seen during the 16th European Economic Congress at the International Congress Centre in Katowice, Poland on May 07, 2024. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Meta approved ads in India that called for violence and spread election conspiracy theories

A watchdog group says the company's systems failed a “stress test” ahead of elections in India.

Meta’s advertising policies are once again in the spotlight as a watchdog group says the company approved more than a dozen “highly inflammatory” ads that broke its rules.

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Karissa Bell
Karissa Bell
11 hours ago

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The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2024

There's a streaming option for every aspiring cord-cutter out there.

Live TV streaming services get you access to local stations, sports matches and cable networks. Here's a guide to picking the best service for you.

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Amy Skorheim
Amy Skorheim
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The best Xbox games

The best Xbox games for 2024

Whether you have Series X, Series S, One X or One S, there's something here for you.

Here's a list of the best games for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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Engadget
Engadget
3 hours ago
The best kitchen gadgets

The best kitchen gadgets for 2024

Or, the devices that deserve spots on your counter and in your cabinets.

There are dozens of kitchen gadgets out there, but only a small number of them actually deserve a spot on your countertop. These are our favorites.

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Nicole Lee
Nicole Lee
a day ago
The best soundbars

The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2024

Step up your TV's audio game, regardless of your budget.

Here’s a list of the best soundbars you can buy as chosen by Engadget editors, plus tips on what to look for while shopping.

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Billy Steele
Billy Steele
05.20.2024

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