• Scarlett Johansson criticizes a viral AI-generated video of celebrities condemning Kanye West's antisemitism.
• The video includes celebrities like Jerry Seinfeld and Adam Sandler, wearing shirts with provocative imagery.
• Johansson calls for urgent regulatory legislation on AI technology in her response.

Actress Scarlett Johansson has publicly condemned an AI-generated video featuring her likeness alongside other prominent Jewish celebrities criticizing Kanye West for his recent antisemitic remarks. The viral video, created by Ori Bejerano and another generative AI expert, displays various celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, and Natalie Portman donning T-shirts emblazoned with a middle finger and a Star of David, a direct response to Ye's inflammatory comments that included references to swastikas and Nazi ideology. Johansson stated in a recent interview, "I am a Jewish woman who has no tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech of any kind" in response to the clip that circulated widely online, gaining tens of thousands of views.

"However, 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," she asserted, highlighting the growing concern among artists and public figures regarding the implications of AI misuse. Johansson, who has been an outspoken critic of AI technology, previously expressed her outrage over OpenAI utilizing a voice that resembled hers in its GPT-4 chatbot without her consent, leading her to call for regulatory measures addressing the dangers of AI.

The video featuring Johansson was intended to spotlight antisemitism and was marked by the creators as a cultural statement rather than a commercial endeavor. “We wanted to use their voices, so to speak, to tell Kanye West: 'Your antisemitism and incitement to violence have crossed every possible line. Enough is enough,'” stated Guy Bar, one of the video’s creators. However, Johansson emphasized that regardless of intent, the technology poses severe ethical concerns that necessitate immediate legislative attention. She remarked, “There is a 1000-foot wave coming regarding AI that several progressive countries, not including the United States, have responded to in a responsible manner."

In her passionate statement, Johansson urged the government to prioritize legislation regulating AI usage, stressing, "It is a bipartisan issue that enormously affects the immediate future of humanity." Her comments align with ongoing debates within the industry and government regarding the ethical implications of AI technologies and highlight the urgent need for a framework to address potential abuses. For further details, refer to LA Times, HuffPost, and Business Insider.