Scarlett Johansson calls out misuse of AI after fake video of her condemning Kanye West goes viral
Scarlett Johansson has had it with AI.The “Black Widow” actress, 40, urged the government to limit artificial intelligence in response to a fake viral video that features Johansson and other Jewish celebrities condemning Kanye West’s antisemitism.The clip, which was reportedly created by Israeli generative AI expert Ori Bejerano, shows more than 20 stars wearing a white t-shirt that has the middle finger flipped off and a Star of David in the middle of the hand with West’s first name right below it.Johansson denounced the fake footage in a statement to People on Wednesday.“It has been brought to my attention by family members and friends, that an A.I.-generated video featuring my likeness, in response to an antisemitic view, has been circulating online and gaining traction,” she said.“I am a Jewish woman who has no tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech of any kind,” the mom of two continued.
“But I also firmly believe that the potential for hate speech multiplied by A.I.is a far greater threat than any one person who takes accountability for it.
We must call out the misuse of A.I., no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality.”Johansson added, “I have unfortunately been a very public victim of A.I., but the truth is that the threat of A.I.affects each and every one of us.”“It is terrifying that the U.S.
government is paralyzed when it comes to passing legislation that protects all of its citizens against the imminent dangers of A.I,” Johansson said.“I urge the U.S.
government to make the passing of legislation limiting A.I.use a top priority; it is a bipartisan issue that enormously affects the immediate future of humanity at large.”As Johansson mentioned, she’s been a victim of AI before.
Last year, the Oscar nominee called out a ChatGPT voice from Sam Altman’s OpenAI that sounded “eerily similar” to her after the actress turned down an offer from the tech company to use her voice.The speaking voice ...