Scarlett Johansson Speaks Out on AI Misuse in West's Feud

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Scarlett Johansson Speaks Out Against AI Deepfake Video in Kanye West Feud

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: February 13, 2025

Key Takeaways

Scarlett Johansson criticized an AI video using celebrity deepfakes without consent, despite its intent to counter Kanye West’s antisemitic remarks;
The AI-generated clip featured Jewish public figures in altered images, which sparked concerns over unauthorized digital likenesses;
Johansson warned that AI-driven misinformation poses a bigger threat than individual bad actors.

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Scarlett Johansson Speaks Out Against AI Deepfake Video in Kanye West Feud

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A recent artificial intelligence (AI) generated video meant to push back against Kanye West’s antisemitic remarks has drawn backlash—not for its message, but for its use of celebrity deepfakes without consent.

Among those criticizing the video is actress Scarlett Johansson, who has been vocal about AI’s misuse of personal likenesses, according to a February 12 report from Variety.

West recently sparked controversy by posting antisemitic content on X. His actions escalated when his clothing brand aired during the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Soon after, nearly all items disappeared from his store, leaving only a single t-shirt featuring a swastika.

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Israeli artist Ori Bejerano responded by creating an AI-generated video featuring deepfake versions of Jewish public figures, including Johansson, director Woody Allen, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

In the clip, they were depicted wearing white t-shirts, similar to the one West promoted, but with a Star of David and an offensive hand gesture aimed at the rapper.

However, the video became controversial for another reason—none of the individuals portrayed had given permission for their likenesses to be used.

Johansson, who has spoken out against AI-generated impersonations before, condemned the video. She told Variety:

I am a Jewish woman who has no tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech of any kind. But 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.

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