Jenna Ortega Voices Opposition to AI: "A Computer Lacks Soul"

As Artificial Intelligence continues to advance and stir debates about its potential dangers, numerous celebrities have voiced their opposition. Among them, Jenna Ortega, star of Netflixs Wednesday, shared her apprehensions during the ongoing Marrakech International Film Festival.

Speaking at a jury press conference, Ortega highlighted the unique value of human imperfection. "There is an inherent charm in the human experience. History shows that humans often take things too far," she noted, as reported by Deadline. She admitted to feeling anxious amid current uncertainties, likening the rise of AI to opening a Pandoras Box.

She emphasized that mistakes made by humans are inherently meaningful and beyond the capabilities of machines to replicate. "AI cannot capture the beauty of human errors. Computers lack a soul, and their creations remain something we cannot truly connect with," Ortega explained.

Ortega expressed hope that AI-generated content might eventually become superficial entertainment, prompting audiences to crave authentic human creativity once again. "I imagine a future where AI content feels like mental junk foodoverstimulating and ultimately unsatisfyingso that when an independent filmmaker creates something genuine, it reignites our excitement and appreciation," she said.

The 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival opened on Friday and will run until December 6. The jury is led by Bong Joon Ho, director of Parasite, and includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Celine Song, Julia Ducournau, Karim Anouz, Hakim Belabbes, among others, with Ortega serving as the youngest juror.

Author: Sophia Brooks