Jenna Ortega Weighs in on AI: “We’ve Opened Up a Pandora’s Box”

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With artificial intelligence gaining traction in Hollywood, some actors are voicing their opposition. Jenna Ortega, known for her role in Wednesday, recently expressed her worries about AI’s impact on film and television, and hopes viewers will lose interest in AI-generated content.

She observed that there’s a certain irony in being human, noting that history shows we often push things to extremes. Speaking at a press conference on November 29th, as reported by Deadline, she admitted to feeling frightened by current uncertainties, suggesting we’ve unleashed a difficult and potentially uncontrollable situation – a ‘Pandora’s Box.’

Ortega pointed out that the imperfections inherent in human creativity – those ‘beautiful mistakes’ – are something AI can’t reproduce in art. He believes there are unique aspects of human artistry that AI simply can’t replicate.

Computers lack the human connection we crave, and I believe we’re heading towards a point where constant AI interaction and screen time become mentally draining. It’s like a junk food diet for the mind – we’ll feel unwell without realizing why. Then, hopefully, a fresh, original voice – perhaps an independent artist – will emerge and reignite our passion and creativity.

I was really excited to hear what director Bong Joon-ho – you know, the guy who made Parasite – had to say at the conference. He was there with other great filmmakers like Jenna Ortega and Celine Song, and Anya Taylor-Joy, and he shared some interesting thoughts on AI. He actually had two different perspectives on it, which I found pretty fascinating.

He explained that, professionally, he sees AI as a positive development because it’s forcing us to consider what truly makes us human. However, he confessed that personally, he’d form a team dedicated to eliminating AI altogether.

Morgan Freeman Is Taking Legal Action Against AI


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Morgan Freeman, the well-known actor and voice artist, is concerned about the potential for AI to replicate his voice and take away acting opportunities. The 88-year-old, famous for films like The Shawshank Redemption, recently told The Guardian that he’s even exploring legal options to address the issue, having contacted his lawyers to investigate AI programs that imitate his voice after years of honing his craft.

Like any actor, I don’t want people to imitate me in a way that feels fake. It’s my job to perform, so if you’re going to copy my work, you’re essentially taking work away from me.

Honestly, I could tell he was really bothered by this whole thing with Tilly Norwood, the AI actress. He made it clear he doesn’t think it’s fair to ask real actors to compete with computer programs for jobs. It just seems wrong to him, and I get why.

He explained that audiences won’t connect with her because she isn’t a genuine person, and that creates a problem for any film or TV role. He also pointed out that the actors’ union exists to protect the jobs of human actors, so there’s an inherent conflict with using a non-human performer.

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2025-11-29 22:18