A viral deepfake video falsely depicted Scarlett Johansson making a controversial political statement, sparking public confusion and highlighting the dangers of AI-driven narrative manipulation in celebrity culture.

The claim that a viral deepfake video falsely depicted Scarlett Johansson making a controversial political statement is accurate. The video, which featured AI-generated versions of Johansson and other celebrities, was created in response to antisemitic remarks by Kanye West and went viral, sparking public confusion and highlighting the dangers of AI-driven narrative manipulation CNN Los Angeles Times. Johansson has publicly condemned the misuse of AI and called for legislative action to address these issues The Guardian.