Elon Musk Denies xAI Licensing Sydney Sweeney's Voice For Grok's Advanced Mode

Elon Musk has refuted reports that his AI venture, xAI, plans to use Sydney Sweeney‘s voice for Grok’s advanced voice mode.

What Happened: On Friday, Musk responded to a post from Tech Dev Notes, which mentioned these rumors, with a simple “False.”

The post from Tech Dev Notes highlighted speculation about xAI’s intentions regarding Sweeney’s voice.

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This interaction comes amid xAI’s recent announcement of raising $6 billion to expand its capabilities, including plans to significantly enhance its Colossus supercomputer.

Why It Matters: The denial from Musk is significant in the context of recent controversies surrounding the use of celebrity voices in AI technologies. Earlier this year, Scarlett Johansson was involved in a dispute with OpenAI over similar concerns, highlighting the sensitivity around AI voice usage.

Musk’s xAI is positioning itself as a major player in the AI industry, challenging giants like Alphabet Inc. and Anthropic, backed by Jeff Bezos. The recent $6 billion funding round underscores xAI’s ambitions to expand its technological infrastructure and market influence.

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Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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