Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI

Summary

CNN 10 discusses significant international developments, including the recognition of a Palestinian state by Spain, Norway, and Ireland, amidst ongoing conflicts with Israel. The show also covers the aftermath of severe tornadoes in Iowa and the challenges of over-tourism in Japan, particularly around Mount Fuji. Additionally, Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson voices concerns over the similarity of a voice used in an AI chatbot to her own, leading to a legal response and a pause in the use of the voice by Open AI. The segment wraps up with a light-hearted look at a dog surfing competition in Spain and an invitation for audience questions for the 2024 presidential candidates.

Takeaways

• 🏛️ Three European nations—Spain, Norway, and Ireland—plan to formally recognize a Palestinian state, a significant move given the limited European support for such a stance.
• 🤝 President Biden prefers a two-state solution negotiated directly between Israelis and Palestinians, rather than external pressure from other countries.
• 🔥 Israel reacts strongly to the European nations' announcement, calling back its ambassadors from Spain, Norway, and Ireland.
• 🌍 Recognition of Palestinian statehood is largely symbolic but signals pressure on Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
• 🌪️ Iowa suffers extensive damage from a series of storms and tornadoes, with one town almost entirely destroyed and at least 18 tornadoes spotted.
• 🐾 Overtourism at Mount Fuji leads to the town of fujikawaguchiko erecting a black curtain to block the view and deter tourists, a response to littering and trespassing.
• 🏞️ Japanese authorities propose charging a fee and imposing a daily cap on climbers to address overtourism at Mount Fuji.
• 📈 Overtourism is a nationwide issue in Japan, with record numbers of visitors straining local resources and communities.
• 🎥 Actress Scarlett Johansson raises concerns over the new voice for AI chatbot, claiming it sounds eerily similar to her own voice.
• 🤖 Open AI, the company behind the AI program, denies that the voice was intended to mimic Johansson and has paused the use of the voice in question.
• 🐕‍🦺 The European Dog Surfing Championship promotes dog adoption and discourages pet abandonment, with a chocolate lab named COA winning the event.

Q & A

Which three European nations announced their formal recognition of a Palestinian state?

Spain, Norway, and Ireland announced their formal recognition of a Palestinian state.

What is the significance of the European nations' recognition of a Palestinian state?

The recognition is significant because very few European nations have gone this far, and it puts pressure on Israel as it fights a controversial war in Gaza.

What is President Biden's stance on the recognition of Palestinian statehood by other countries?

President Biden believes it would be better for Israelis and Palestinians to negotiate a two-state solution themselves rather than have outside countries apply this kind of pressure.

How did Israel react to the announcement of recognition by Spain, Norway, and Ireland?

Israel was furious and ordered its ambassadors from Spain, Norway, and Ireland to immediately come back to Israel.

What is the current status of international recognition of Palestinian statehood?

More than 140 UN member states already recognize Palestinian statehood, but the recent recognition by European nations is notable.

What was the impact of the storms and tornadoes that hit the Midwest, particularly Greenfield, Iowa?

The storms and tornadoes resulted in several deaths and injuries in Greenfield, and the town has been almost entirely destroyed.

How many tornadoes were reported in the US in the year prior to the script's recording?

More than 800 tornadoes have been reported in the US, making it one of the most active years on record.

What measures has the town of Fujikawaguchiko taken to deter tourists from overcrowding and causing issues?

Fujikawaguchiko has erected a black curtain to block the view of Mount Fuji and deter tourists.

Why are local authorities considering charging climbers and imposing a daily hiker cap at Mount Fuji?

The measures are being considered to address over-tourism, which has caused human traffic jams and garbage to litter the sacred peak.

What is the issue with over-tourism in Japan, as highlighted by the script?

Over-tourism has led to overcrowding, strain on resources, and negative impacts on local communities, prompting some areas to take measures like closing off certain areas or imposing fees.

In what year was artificial intelligence founded as a field of research?

Artificial intelligence was founded as a field of research in 1956.

What is the controversy surrounding the voice used for Open AI's chat GPT update?

Scarlett Johansson claims that the new voice, named Sky, sounds eerily similar to her own voice, which she finds shocking and angering. Open AI denies that the voice was intended to resemble hers.

What was the outcome of the controversy between Scarlett Johansson and Open AI regarding the chat GPT voice?

Open AI paused the use of Sky's voice in its products and its CEO apologized, stating they are sorry for not communicating better with Johansson.