Reese Witherspoon addresses AI backlash
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The Oscar winner — and author of five books — doubled down on Friday after sparking controversy with her encouragement of AI.
Well, the backlash to Reese Witherspoon’s AI support was swift. People were not excited about the prospect of the one-time crypto and NFT evangelist trying to sell her fans on the magic of the plagiarism machine and its environmental calamities.
Reese Witherspoon urged women to learn how to use AI, warning that their jobs are three times more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence than men's.
The Oscar winning actress, producer and book-lover is encouraging her followers to "keep up" with the technology for fear of being left behind: "Let's get real, our kids are using this every single day.
"This ain't it. We aren't being left behind, we are refusing a future that isn't designed for us."
Reese Witherspoon wanted to start a conversation about women and artificial intelligence. She got one — just not the kind she was expecting. The 50-year-old actress took to Instagram on April 15 to
Take, for instance, Reese Witherspoon. America’s sweetheart! A talented performer unafraid to tackle complicated roles! NFT-shilling AI mouthpiece! Truly, her queendom is a land of contradictions. We’ve reported on Witherspoon’s desire to have herself named Machine Queen Of The Dust-Choked Wastes before,