Clooney Warns of AI's Dangerous Impact on Hollywood

On November 13, 2025, renowned actor George Clooney expressed grave concerns about the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the entertainment industry. Clooney, known for his easy charm and calm composure, admitted that Hollywood is rattled by the rapid advancements in deepfake technology and AI-generated video.

Clooney described the experience of seeing AI-generated videos of himself online as "dangerous," stating that these synthetic videos have put him in situations he's never been in and said things he's never said. The actor warned that this threat is not just limited to individual celebrities, but also poses risks for their families.

The release of OpenAI's latest text-to-video model, Sora 2, has particularly shaken the industry. Clooney said the model's ability to generate movie-quality footage from simple text prompts "shook everybody" in Hollywood, as the quality and realism of the output has surpassed previous expectations.

This development has left actors and filmmakers wondering where the human touch fits in, as the entertainment industry grapples with the implications of AI-generated scenes and performances. Clooney, however, believes that while AI can convincingly mimic faces and voices, it cannot replicate the intangible qualities that make a true star.

Despite this optimism, Clooney acknowledged that the "genie is out of the bottle" and the industry is uncertain about how to address the challenges posed by this rapidly evolving technology. As Hollywood continues to recover from the recent writers' and actors' strikes, which were fueled in part by fears of AI encroaching on creative work, Clooney's warning reflects a broader anxiety across the industry about the future of authenticity and human creativity.