AI Video Featuring Jewish Celebrities Criticizing Kanye West Sparks Ethical Concerns

A viral deepfake video denouncing Kanye West's antisemitism raises questions about AI misuse and consent.

The video, created by an Israeli AI developer, featured AI-generated depictions of Jewish celebrities criticizing Kanye West's antisemitic actions, including selling swastika T-shirts.
Celebrities portrayed in the video, such as Scarlett Johansson and David Schwimmer, did not consent to their likenesses being used, leading to backlash over ethical and legal concerns.
Scarlett Johansson condemned the misuse of AI, emphasizing the broader risks of AI amplifying hate speech and calling for urgent legislation to regulate AI technology in the U.S.
Experts highlighted the advanced quality of the deepfake, which fooled many viewers, and stressed the need for improved digital literacy to identify AI-generated content.
The controversy underscores growing concerns about the societal impact of deepfake technology and the urgent need for safeguards to prevent its misuse.