The real Scarlett Johansson decries 'misuse of AI' by a deepfake video shaming Kanye West

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  Scarlett Johansson speaks out after fake viral videos of celebrities fighting Ye's antisemitism

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  Los Angeles Times - 1d
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• Viral AI video depicts celebrities protesting Ye's antisemitic remarks

  Scarlett Johansson, one of the celebrities depicted in the AI-generated video, has spoken out against the "misuse of AI."
  
  CBS News - 6h
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  Scarlett Johansson calls out AI misuse after viral video ripping Ye

  Scarlett Johansson says while she has "no tolerance" for hate speech, she's calling out the "misuse of AI" in a viral video featuring her and other Jewish performers responding to antisemitic ...
  
  The Hill - 11h
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  Kanye West sued, dropped by talent agency and retail platform over antisemitic slurs

  Rapper’s fashion brand Yeezy taken offline by Shopify after he sold T-shirt with swastika design and praised Hitler. • Warning: this article contains offensive language and views . Kanye West has ...
  
  The Guardian - 14h
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  Kanye West exits X, credits Elon Musk with 'allowing me to vent' via venomous rants

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  Los Angeles Times - 2d

• Kanye West goes on another antisemitic rant, defends Diddy, declares 'dominion' over wife

  Ye, formerly Kanye West, went on an antisemitic rant on social media, declaring 'dominion' over Bianca Censori and calling for Diddy to be freed.
  
  Los Angeles Times - 5d

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