SMRTR AIFeb 12, 2025The Verge

Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral

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Actress Scarlett Johansson urges the U.S. government to pass legislation limiting AI use after an AI-generated deepfake video featuring her circulated online. Johansson, who has previously taken legal action against AI misuse, warns of the growing threat of AI-powered hate speech and calls for bipartisan action to protect citizens and maintain a grip on reality.

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