February 13, 2012 - Famous American movie star Scarlett Johansson (Scarlett Johansson) called on the Government to pass legislation to limitAI(AI) use. This comes after an AI deepfake video containing Scarlett Johansson went viral.
According to People magazine, Scarlett Johansson said in a statement, "It's frightening that the U.S. government is paralyzed in passing legislation that protects all citizens from the impending dangers of AI."
The controversial AI deepfake video above shows Scarlett Johansson along with other Jewish celebrities including Jerry Seinfeld, Mila Kunis, Jack Black, Drake, Jake Gyllenhaal, Adam Sandler and others wearing a T-shirt with the word "Kanye" and a Star of David on it. ), Adam Sandler and more, wearing a T-shirt with the word "Kanye" and a Star of David middle finger. This comes after Ye (formerly Kanye West) posted anti-Semitic comments on social media platforms and sold T-shirts with swastikas on his website, which have since been taken off the shelves.
Scarlett Johansson emphasized, "I am a Jewish woman and have no tolerance for any form of anti-Semitism or hate speech. But I am equally convinced that the potential risk of AI spreading hate speech far outweighs any individual responsibility.We must condemn the abuses of AI, no matter what it communicates, or we may lose our grip on reality. "
She called on lawmakers to prioritize the passage of legislation limiting the use of AIand stated, "This is an urgent issue that affects the future of all mankind and should transcend partisan differences."
1AI notes that Scarlett Johansson has always been wary of developments in AI technology.2023 She sued an AI app developer for the unauthorized use of her name and likeness in an advertisement. Additionally, she had publicly criticized OpenAI for using a voice like hers in ChatGPT, which ultimately prompted OpenAI to stop using the voice.
However, while a legislator introduced a bill last year to crack down on pornographic deepfake videos, little progress has been made on other forms of AI regulation. in september 2024, california governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a major AI security bill. Additionally, President Donald Trump reversed Joe Biden's executive order establishing AI security guidelines. This week, the U.S. and the U.K. also refused to sign an international AI declaration aimed at promoting the "ethical" use of the technology.