Jenna Ortega at Marrakech: Hollywood needs limits on AI

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Jenna Ortega, one of the most talked-about stars in entertainment, delivered a forceful message at the Marrakech Film Festival. As the youngest juror in the event’s history, she said she is seriously worried about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in Hollywood. Speaking at a press conference, she cautioned that the industry had opened a Pandora’s box with consequences that could prove unpredictable.

She emphasized that human mistakes are what keep art alive. In her view, machines cannot reproduce the emotional nature of people. She added that if AI is used without limits, content risks turning into mentally harmful junk food that would quickly wear down audiences. She believes a computer has no soul, and that fundamentally changes how creativity is perceived. It is hard to argue with the idea that imperfection gives art its pulse.

At the same time, the Wednesday star did not dismiss the upside of technology. She noted that AI can save lives, including by spotting cancer at early stages, and urged that it be applied with restraint and for sensible ends. That balance keeps her message from sounding alarmist and brings the discussion back to practical choices rather than fears alone.

The debate over cinema’s future is set to intensify, and fans are already weighing how far Hollywood is prepared to go in the name of technology.