Scarlett Johansson has spoken out about the dangers of “misuse of AI” following a deepfake video that purportedly showed her and other Jewish celebrities expressing antisemitic views towards Kanye West. The actress, who is Jewish herself, condemned the video as she had no tolerance for hate speech.
However, Johansson also expressed concern about the potential threat of AI to our reality, saying it could “risk losing hold on reality” if not addressed. She called for people to speak out against the misuse of AI, regardless of its content, to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
The video, which was created by digital marketers Guy Bar and Ori Bejerano using their AI capabilities, featured Johansson and other celebrities making antisemitic statements towards West. However, the actress’s likeness and that of others were used without their permission.
Kanye West recently left the X platform after posting a series of antisemitic comments and selling swastika T-shirts on his website. He has been widely condemned by celebrities and fans alike.
The incident highlights the growing issue of fake online advertisements, with new figures showing that AI-generated ads featuring celebrities remain the most common type of scam ad online.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qwkdlxgxno