A viral video featuring AI-generated versions of celebrities condemning Kanye West’s recent antisemitic stunt has sparked a heated conversation about the use of artificial intelligence. The video, created by digital marketers Guy Bar and Ori Bejerano, uses AI to mimic the voices of Jerry Seinfeld, Scarlett Johansson, David Schwimmer, Steven Spielberg, Michael Bloomberg, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Drake, Mark Zuckerberg, Sacha Baron Cohen, Lisa Kudrow, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Jack Black, Lenny Kravitz, Natalie Portman, Woody Allen, Sam Altman, Mila Kunis, Ben Stiller, and Adam Levine.
The video, set to the tune of “Hava Nagila,” features the celebrities wearing white T-shirts with the word “Kanye” on them, giving a middle finger gesture while holding a Star of David. The AI-generated figures also include Adam Sandler flipping his finger at the camera. However, the video’s creator has acknowledged that it raised concerns about using AI to generate images of real people without their permission.
Scarlett Johansson, who previously spoke out against AI-generated videos featuring her likeness, stated that she considers the video a “misuse of AI” and called on Congress to pass legislation protecting people against the imminent dangers of AI. The other celebrities featured in the video have not publicly commented on it.
The creators argue that the video is an artistic statement aimed at confronting rising antisemitism, rather than a commercial venture. They believe that using AI to convey a message can be effective in raising awareness about pressing social issues. However, some users have expressed concerns that sharing AI-generated videos as if they’re real can be damaging and undermine the voices of actual advocates for their community.
Ultimately, the creators are trying to draw attention to the issue at hand – the normalization of antisemitism and hate speech – rather than debating technology itself.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/behind-the-viral-ai-generated-video-of-celebrities-condemning-kanye-wests-swastika-t-shirt-203843068.html