We must call out the misuse of A.I., no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality.
Scarlett Johansson
Actor
In a 2025 statement to PEOPLE, Scarlett Johansson said AI misuse must be called out regardless of its message or people risk losing a hold on reality.
actorPublished February 12, 2025 · date of remarks not establishedStatement to PEOPLE
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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. We must call out the misuse of A.I., no matter its messaging, or we risk losing a hold on reality." "I have unfortunately been a very public victim of A.I.," she said, "but the truth is that the threat of A.I. affects each and every one of us." "There is a 1000-foot wave coming regarding A.I.
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