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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

Scarlett Johansson warns of dangers of AI after Kanye West deepfake goes viral

Scarlett Johansson looks at the camera
Scarlett Johansson: ‘We must call out the misuse of AI, no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality.’ Photograph: Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP

Scarlett Johansson has warned of the “imminent dangers of AI” after a deepfake video of her and other prominent Jewish celebrities opposing recent antisemitic remarks from Kanye West went viral this week.

The video contained AI-generated versions of more than a dozen celebrities, including Johansson, David Schwimmer, Jerry Seinfeld, Drake, Adam Sandler, Stephen Spielberg, and Mila Kunis.

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