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Scarlett Johansson Slams AI Deepfake Video Targeting Kanye West

Coin WorldWednesday, Feb 12, 2025 3:42 pm ET
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Actress Scarlett Johansson and AI enthusiasts have criticized an Israeli artist's use of non-consensual celebrity deepfakes in a video aimed at combating Kanye West's antisemitic posts. The video, created by Ori Bejerano, features AI-generated versions of Jewish celebrities, including Johansson, Woody Allen, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, wearing t-shirts with the Star of David giving one-finger salutes to West.

Johansson, who has previously spoken out against AI-generated content, expressed her disapproval of the video. "I am a Jewish woman who has no tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech of any kind," she told Variety, "but I also firmly believe that the potential for hate speech multiplied by A.I. is a far greater threat than any one person who takes accountability for it."

Photographer and NASA social ambassador Mack Murdoc also criticized the use of AI for propaganda. "Pushing boundaries is necessary, but there's a line," Murdoc commented on Bejerano's Instagram post. "AI-generated videos steal voices, manipulate narratives, and normalize deception. Fighting hate with lies makes us no better. This video, despite its good intent, violates rights, freedoms, and integrity. I can't support this."

Johansson's stance on AI-generated content is not new. In 2019, she tangled with OpenAI over a voice assistant that mimicked hers without permission. "When I heard the demo, I was shocked, angered, and in disbelief that Mr. Altman would pursue a voice that sounded so eerily similar to mine," she said in a statement. "In a time where we are all grappling with deepfakes and the protection of our own likeness, our own work, our own identities, I believe there are questions that deserve absolute clarity."

In response to West's antisemitic posts, platforms like Shopify have removed his merchandise, and advocacy groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, have condemned his actions. Actual celebrities, such as David Schwimmer and Isla Fisher, have also spoken out against his antisemitic content without resorting to AI-generated content.

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Jimmorz
02/12
Scarlett's got skin in the AI game, interesting
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GoStockYourself
02/12
@Jimmorz 💸
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neurologique
02/12
Deepfakes could be the next big short opportunity if you know how to navigate the sentiment. Just watch out for the regulatory whirlpool.
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chrisbaseball7
02/12
@neurologique What do you think about regs?
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surveillance_raven
02/12
AI's potential for hate speech is like a double-edged sword—dangerous in the wrong hands. Be cautious of the sentiment shift.
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SojournerHope22
02/12
Deepfakes are like meme stocks—unpredictable and potentially volatile. Be careful what you create, it might just go viral in unexpected ways.
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SnowySalesman
02/12
The line between creativity and deepfakes is blurring like the lines between reality and TV. Stay woke, traders.
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enosia1
02/12
Deepfakes are like meme stocks—unpredictable and potentially volatile. Be careful what you create, it might just go viral in unexpected ways.
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BunchProfessional680
02/12
@enosia1 👍
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Rockoalol
02/12
Deepfakes are like short selling, risky business
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pregizex
02/12
Using AI for propaganda is like short selling ethics—risky and easily exposed. The FOMO might be real, but the damage is permanent.
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ConstructionOk6948
02/12
Celebrities need to protect their brand like $AAPL protects its ecosystem. Otherwise, you end up with a PR disaster.
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racoontosser
02/12
Murdoc's concerns feel like a bear market mindset
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Rockoalol
02/12
Bejerano's video: hate or anti-hate? 🤔
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mrdebro44
02/13
@Rockoalol Kinda both, lol.
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Really_Schruted_It
02/12
Using AI for propaganda is like short selling ethics—risky and easily exposed. The FOMO for quick wins might lead to long-term losses of trust.
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Head_Product412
02/12
@Really_Schruted_It True, AI propaganda's a risky bet.
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joe_bidens_underwear
02/12
I'm long $AAPL, short on deepfake drama
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SelectHuckleberrys
02/12
Non-consensual deepfakes are like naked short selling—illegal and risky. Don't get caught in the crossfire of public outrage.
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Historical_Hearing76
02/12
I'd rather hold $AAPL than a deepfake video. Consistency and transparency are my top stocks, no matter how boring they seem.
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