A fake AI-generated video showing Hollywood celebrities protesting Kanye West’s antisemitic (prejudice against Jewish people) remarks has gone viral, drawing criticism, especially from actress Scarlett Johansson. The video, which was created without the consent of the celebrities involved, has raised serious concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence. The controversial AI video
The viral clip depicted famous stars like Scarlett Johansson, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, and others wearing T-shirts featuring a middle finger with a Star of David inside it and ‘Kanye’ written below. The video suggested that these celebrities were responding to Kanye West’s recent antisemitic comments. The protest video was created using AI without the approval of the celebrities.
Scarlett Johansson speaks out
Reacting to the video, Scarlett Johansson strongly condemned its creation, regardless of its intentions. She expressed her frustration in a statement obtained by CNN, saying: It has been brought to my attention by family members and friends that an AI-generated video featuring my likeness, in response to an antisemitic view, has been circulating online and gaining traction. I am a Jewish woman who has no tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech of any kind. But I also firmly believe that the potential for hate speech multiplied by AI is a far greater threat than any one person who takes accountability for it. We must call out the misuse of AI, no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality. Calls for AI regulations
Johansson urged lawmakers to take immediate action against the misuse of AI. She stated: I urge the US government to make the passing of legislation limiting AI use a top priority. It is a bipartisan issue that enormously affects the immediate future of humanity at large Who created the video
The AI protest video was created by Ori Bejerano, who describes himself as a generative AI expert. His Instagram post of the video included a disclaimer that said, "This content was digitally created or altered with AI to seem real." Kanye West’s controversial actions
The controversy started when Kanye West began selling shirts featuring the Nazi symbol (hakenkreuz) on his website, Yeezy.com. The product, labeled HH-01 was the only item available for purchase. Shopify reportedly processed the orders before later removing the listing. The viral AI video has once again sparked debates about the dangers of deepfake technology. Many fear that AI-generated content can manipulate public perception and spread misinformation.Original Article