Robert Downey Jr. Won't Let Hollywood Create His Deepfake
The actor says that he is 'not comfortable' with the technology being used without his consent.
Downey Jr. is one of the latest celebrities to speak out against the use of deepfakes, which are realistic fake videos that can be used to create convincing representations of people saying or doing things they never did.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Downey Jr. said that he is "not comfortable" with the technology being used without his consent.
"I think it's a very slippery slope," he said. "I don't think it's a good idea to be able to create something that is so realistic that it could be used to deceive people."
Downey Jr. is not the only celebrity who has spoken out against deepfakes. In recent months, a number of other actors, including Scarlett Johansson and Tom Cruise, have also expressed concerns about the technology.
The concerns about deepfakes are not without merit. The technology has the potential to be used to create realistic fake news videos, which could be used to spread propaganda or misinformation.
However, it is important to note that deepfakes are not a new technology. The technology has been around for years, but it has only recently become more accessible to the general public.
As the technology continues to develop, it is likely that we will see more and more fake videos being created. It is important to be aware of the potential dangers of this technology, and to be critical of the videos that we see online.
In the meantime, we can all take steps to protect ourselves from deepfakes. We can be careful about what we share online, and we can be critical of the videos that we see.
We can also support organizations that are working to combat deepfakes. There are a number of organizations that are working to develop tools to detect and prevent deepfakes, and we can support their work by donating our time or money.
By taking these steps, we can help to ensure that deepfakes are not used to deceive us or to spread propaganda.
