Reese Witherspoon denies being paid to advertise AI and defends her put up

[ad_1] NEW Now you can hearken to Fox Information articles!

Actress Reese Witherspoon doubled down on her feedback encouraging ladies to learn to use synthetic intelligence (AI) after receiving backlash for her unique Instagram put up.

The "Morning Present" and "Legally Blonde" actress grabbed consideration final week for an Instagram video and put up calling on individuals to learn to use AI of their every day lives earlier than it was too late.

"The AI revolution has begun, and I must study as a lot as I presumably can about AI and share it with all of you. Additionally, FYI: the roles ladies maintain are 3x extra prone to be automated by AI, but ladies are utilizing AI at a charge 25% decrease than males on common. We don’t need to be left behind. So … do you need to study with me?" Witherspoon posted.

FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP: AI COULD IMPROVE TEACHING AND HELP DELIVER A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION TO OUR CHILDREN

Reese Witherspoon inspired her followers to learn to use AI of their every day lives. (iStock)

Witherspoon confronted backlash from commenters suspecting the actress of being paid by AI corporations to assist the know-how. In a brand new Instagram Story put up on Monday, she stood by her put up after it "obtained individuals speaking."

"To be clear, nobody is paying me to speak about this. I’m only a curious human. My youngsters are studying about AI instruments, I do know loads of founders who're vibe coding, and I hear about individuals utilizing AI in EVERY sector of enterprise," the put up learn.

Witherspoon clarified that she was conscious of the "legitimate" financial and environmental considerations over AI and AI knowledge facilities.

ACTOR GEORGE CLOONEY CLAIMS THE RISE OF AI TECHNOLOGY IS DANGEROUS, SAYS 'GENIE IS OUT OF THE BOTTLE'

Reese Witherspoon stood by her put up in extra Instagram Tales. (Getty Photos)

"I don’t imagine computer systems ought to substitute humanity. I’m planning on studying as a lot as attainable in order that I’m educated about this technological revolution. If you wish to study with me, nice, let’s do that! Should you don’t, that’s okay too," Witherspoon wrote.

In one other Instagram Story, Witherspoon remarked that Instagram itself additionally makes use of AI in a number of methods, akin to by detecting pretend accounts and flagging dangerous content material.

"Which is why it is value understanding...it is in every single place," she wrote.

BEN AFFLECK DOWNPLAYS AI FEARS IN FILM INDUSTRY, SAYS 'LAWS ALREADY EXIST' TO PROTECT ARTISTS' LIKENESS

Fox Information Digital reached out to Witherspoon's representatives for remark.

Different actors like Sandra Bullock have agreed with Reese Witherspoon on AI. (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic through Getty Photos)

After Witherspoon's unique video, fellow actress Sandra Bullock made related feedback encouraging individuals to "lean into" AI to grow to be extra accustomed to the know-how.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

"We've got to watch it. We've got to know it. We've got to lean into it. We've got to make use of it in a very constructive and artistic means, make it our buddy slightly than — I imply, we've to be extremely cautious and conscious of it as a result of there are individuals who will use it for evil and never good. However I do really feel that there’s a spot for it… It’s right here. We've got to only be mates in some darkish means," Bullock stated.

Lindsay Kornick is an affiliate editor for Fox Information Digital. Story suggestions might be despatched to lindsay.kornick@fox.com and on Twitter: @lmkornick.