Jenna Ortega Faces Disturbing AI-Generated Explicit Images, Prompting X Account Deletion

Jenna Ortega, 19, says she received explicit AI images of herself as...

The 19-year-old actress revealed on Saturday's episode of The New York Times' podcast, "The Interview," that she deleted her Twitter after receiving explicit AI-generated images of herself when she was a minor. "I hate AI," she said. "I mean, here's the thing: AI could be used for incredible things. I think I saw something the other day where they were saying that artificial intelligence was able to detect breast cancer four years before it progressed. That's beautiful. Let's keep it to that." "Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong," she added. "The first [direct message] I ever opened myself when I was 12 was an unsolicited photo of a man's genitals," the "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" star also said. "And that was just the beginning of what was to come." Ortega explained that she initially made an account on Twitter (now X) because she was told it would help her "build your image." "I ended up deleting it about two, three years ago because the influx after the show ['Wednesday'] had come out -- these absurd images and photos, and I already was in a confused state that I just deleted it," she shared. Calling the AI images "disgusting," Ortega continued, "I made me feel bad. It made me feel uncomfortable. Anyway, that's why I deleted it, because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that." "So one day I just woke up, and I thought, 'Oh, I don't need this anymore,' " she added. "So I dropped it." While Ortega quit the Elon Musk-owned social media platform, she does have an Instagram account with over 38 million followers. The "Wednesday" star said that deleting her Twitter was part of her "learning" to protect herself. Ortega started acting at age 9, with some of her earliest projects being "Iron Man 3," "Jane the Virgin" and the Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle." In her interview with the NYT, Ortega explained how she looks back on her choice to launch her Hollywood career at such a young age. "There's times that I regret it, there's times that my parents regret it," she said. "Looking back, I wouldn't change anything. I don't believe in that because if anything, I'm incredibly grateful for the lessons that it did teach me, and it did teach me so much."

Jenna Ortega Opens Up About 'Terrifying' Reason She Deleted X

The "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" actor described one explicit message as "just the beginning of what was to come" on the social media platform. Jenna Ortega revealed that she deactivated her account on X (formerly Twitter) after receiving a number of explicit pictures, including at least one photo of herself generated by artificial intelligence. "Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong," said the "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" actor in a recent appearance on "The Interview" podcast with The New York Times. Ortega added that she's seen AI-generated photos of herself as child, including those of pornographic nature, and noted that one of the first direct messages that she opened on the social media platform featured an "unsolicited photo of a man's genitals." "And that was just the beginning of what was the come," she told host Lulu Garcia-Navarro. Ortega said she was previously told that having an account on the platform was something she had "got to do" in order to build her "image." But she wound up deactivating her account on X due to what she referred to as an "influx" of messages following the release of the hit Netflix series "Wednesday." "These absurd images and photos, and I already was in a confused state that I just deleted it," she said. Ortega declared that she hates AI before noting that it has the potential to be used for "incredible things," including the ability to detect breast cancer four years before it has developed. "That's beautiful. Let's keep it to that," she said. Ortega called the experience of receiving the messages "disgusting," adding that it made her feel "bad" and "uncomfortable."

Jenna Ortega reveals she was sent 'dirty edited content' of herself as a child: 'Repulsive'

The "Wednesday" star, 21, revealed in an interview with The New York Times' "The Interview" podcast that she left X, formerly Twitter, after being sent fake pornographic pictures of herself that were created with AI. "Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child?" she said. "No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong. It's disgusting." The actress, who shared the anecdote after being asked how she feels about AI, continued that she deleted her account due to the influx of "these absurd images and photos" of herself after the release of the Netflix series "Wednesday" in 2022. "It's just so repulsive, and I already was in a confused state that I just deleted it because it was unnecessary and I didn't need that," she said, adding, "It was just disgusting, and it made me feel bad. It made me feel uncomfortable. It's awful. Anyway, that's why I deleted it, because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that, and I don't need to be seeing that every day." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Ortega also told the Times that the first direct message she opened when she was 12 was an "unsolicited photo of a man's genitals," which was "just the beginning of what was to come." The actress no longer has an official account on X, though she is active on Instagram. How Jenna Ortegamade an iconic 'Addams Family' outsider her own for Netflix's 'Wednesday' Earlier this year, a series of sexually explicit AI images of Taylor Swift spread on X, sparking widespread outrage. Many of the photos were removed for violating X's policies. After roles on the Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle" and in films like "Scream" and "The Fallout," Ortega achieved greater fame following the release of "Wednesday," which became a massive hit for Netflix in 2022. She will next star alongside Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," the highly anticipated Tim Burton sequel that hits theaters on Sept. 6. Jenna Ortegaspeaks out on age-gap controversy with Martin Freeman in 'Miller's Girl' Speaking on the "Interview" podcast, Ortega reflected on the pressures of being famous at such a young age. "I'm so underdeveloped," she shared. "My prefrontal cortex isn't even fully there yet, technically, you know? I want to be making the mistakes and learning from them and falling on my face, and maybe the opposite: I want to be extremely confident, and try everything, and do everything, and be the biggest risk taker in the world. There's a lot more at stake now, whether I like it or not." The "Scream VI" star previously opened up about the dark side of social media in an interview as part of Variety's Actors on Actors series in 2023. "Social media, what it does to anyone our age, it's such a comparing game," she said. "It almost influences bandwagon mentality. ... It's very manipulative."

Jenna Ortega says she deleted Twitter after seeing explicit AI images of herself as a minor

Jenna Ortega attends the 75th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2024. Jordan Strauss / AP Jenna Ortega said she deleted X, then known as Twitter, after a "terrifying" experience encountering AI-generated pornographic images of herself on the platform when she was a minor. In an interview with The New York Times, published on Saturday, the actress, 21, reflected on how she feels about artificial intelligence. "I hate A.I.," she told the publication, noting that while it "could be used for incredible things" it's also been abused by some online. "Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No," she said. "It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong." The "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" star said when she was 12 years old, the first direct message she ever opened on her Twitter account was an unsolicited picture of a man's genitals. "And that was just the beginning of what was to come," she said. "I used to have that Twitter account and I was told that, 'Oh, you got to do it, you got to build your image." The influx of "absurd images and photos" got so bad after "Wednesday" came out in 2022, that Ortega decided to delete her account altogether a couple years back. "It was disgusting, and it made me feel bad. It made me feel uncomfortable," she said. "Anyway, that's why I deleted it, because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that. So one day I just woke up, and I thought, 'Oh, I don't need this anymore.' So I dropped it." A spokesperson for Ortega did not immediately respond to a request for comment. X did not immediately return a request for comment. Ortega told the Times that she is still learning how to protect herself. The actress's concerns point to a growing pattern of nonconsensual AI -generated deepfakes being created and circulated online, mainly due to the rapidly expanding arsenal of AI tools now available for public use. These sophisticated apps and programs that "undress" or "nudify" photos, as well as "face-swap" tools that superimpose victims' faces onto pornographic content, have predominantly targeted women and girls. More nonconsensual sexually-explicit deepfake videos were posted online in 2023 than every other year combined, according to independent research from deepfake analyst Genevieve Oh and MyImageMyChoice, an advocacy group for deepfake victims. The same research found that Ortega is among the 40 most-targeted celebrity women on the biggest deepfake website. Earlier this year, an app that claimed to be able to undress women using AI ran multiple ads online using a manipulated, blurred image of Ortega at 16 years old. The ads showed how the app, called Perky AI, could change Ortega's outfit in the photo based on text prompts, including "Latex costume," "Batman underwear" and, finally, "No clothes." Teen actress Xochitl Gomez, known for her role as America Chavez in "Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness," also said in January -- when she was still 17 -- that she had found nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes of herself on social media, and that her team had been unable to get the material taken down. That same month, Taylor Swift became yet another target of such technology. Nonconsensual deepfakes of the pop star nude and in sexual scenarios went massively viral on X, prompting the platform to make her name temporarily unsearchable on the platform. But it's not just celebrities who are targeted. Throughout the past academic year, teen girls in the United States have been increasingly victimized by fake, nude photos made with AI. And despite some states having enacted legislation to target deepfake pornography, the paths to legal recourse are varied and lack cohesion across the country. One middle school in California expelled five students in March after they were accused of using generative AI to create and share fake nude images of their classmates -- stoking fear among families within the school district. Nude AI-generated deepfakes of students at another New Jersey high school similarly sparked turmoil last year.

Jenna Ortega reveals the 'terrifying' experience that made her leave Twitter: 'It's disgusting'

The young actor offers her views on artificial intelligence in a new interview. Jenna Ortega learned the hard way that artificial intelligence can be used for good and evil. In a new interview with The New York Times, the actor, 21, opened up about a disturbing online encounter she had as a teen and explains how it shaped her view of AI and inspired her to shut down her Twitter, now known as X, account. When asked what she thinks about AI, the 21-year-old didn't mince her words. "I hate A.I., " she said. "I mean, here's the thing: A.I. could be used for incredible things. I think I saw something the other day where they were saying that artificial intelligence was able to detect breast cancer four years before it progressed. That's beautiful. Let's keep it to that." The "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" star went on to explain that she saw firsthand how people can use AI to harm or intimidate others. "Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong," she said. "You saw A.I.-generated images of you as a child? Like pornographic ones?" the interviewer then asked. "Yes, of course," Ortega replied. The actor then explained that the first direct message she ever opened when she was 12 was an "unsolicited photo of a man's genitals." She said this was "just the beginning of what was to come." Like many actors, the young star started her social media account to grow her following as she built her career. Two or three years later, she shut her account down because she "already was in a confused state" and had started to receive an influx of "absurd images and photos." While looking back on how the experience made her feel, Ortega said "it was disgusting." "It made me feel bad," she continued. "It made me feel uncomfortable. Anyway, that's why I deleted (Twitter), because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that. So one day I just woke up, and I thought, Oh, I don't need this anymore. So I dropped it." Ortega acknowledged that she's still learning how to protect herself and shared that she tries to avoid using her phone "as much as I can." "I'm always walking. If you're ever wondering what I'm doing, if my parents are ever wondering, if I'm not at work, or in some sort of meeting, I am outside doing laps. I am in a random garden, I am laying, taking a nap in a field," she said. Ortega then compared herself to her mother and said they both "operate out of fear sometimes." "I try not to be that way. I think I've actually relaxed a lot in recent years because I've given up, and I don't mean that in a sad way. I mean that in the most liberating way possible," she said. "I'm really working on not being so self-critical or just killing myself over things that in the grand scheme of the world with the news and things you see, it's really just not important at all. I should be having so much fun right now. So much fun! And I don't. And I should. And I try to remind myself of that."

Jenna Ortega Recalls' Seeing 'Repulsive' Explicit AI Images of Herself at 14

By Miranda Siwak Celebrity News: Latest Celeb News & Pictures - Us Weekly Jenna Ortega's dislike of artificial intelligence stems from being sent "repulsive" explicit doctored photos of herself as a child star. "I hate A.I. I mean, here's the thing: A.I. could be used for incredible things," Ortega, 21, told The New York Times in an interview published on Saturday, August 24. "I think I saw something the other day where they were saying that artificial intelligence was able to detect breast cancer four years before it progressed. That's beautiful. Let's keep it to that." However, there is also a dark side to the technology. She added, "Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty, edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong. It's disgusting." Ortega rose to fame with roles on the likes of Jane the Virgin and Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle when she was a preteen. Around the same time, she received her first-ever DM. Jenna Ortega Is a Winter Wonderland in White at 'Finestkind' Premiere "The first [direct message] that I ever opened myself when I was 12 was an unsolicited photo of a man's genitals, and that was just the beginning of what was to come," Ortega told the newspaper. "I used to have [a] Twitter account and I was told that, 'Oh, you got to do it, you got to build your image.'" According to Ortega, she would use her social media pages to make political or personal statements that soon spawned NSFW messages and images in response. Receiving unsolicited photos and doctored images would, and continue to, make Ortega "feel bad." "It made me feel uncomfortable," she recalled. "Anyway, that's why I deleted [my account] because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that. So one day I just woke up, and I thought, 'Oh, I don't need this anymore. So I dropped it.'" Ortega noted that she eventually deleted her account "about two, three years ago." Stars You Never Realized Got Their Start on Disney Channel "The influx after the show had come out," she said, referring to Netflix hit Wednesday, noting she received more doctored images based on her character. "I already was in a confused state that I just deleted it." Ortega subsequently said she's "learning" to protect herself, whether that's taking time to avoid her phone or giving herself the space to acknowledge her feelings. "I'm 21, so I can't be expected to be a philosopher or some almighty thing because, yeah, I'm a 21-year-old kid and I think that's probably important to remember," she said, detailing the pressures of living in a public forum. "It feels scary regardless. ... It's a time where you can't appreciate where you're at now [when] you're learning to pay bills for the first time, dealing with taxes [and] being expected to be an adult. [You can't] not be scared s-tless. That's just a given."

Jenna Ortega reveals 'terrifying' reason she 'hates AI' and deleted Twitter

Jenna Ortega discussed a rather traumatizing incident that made her delete Twitter Jenna Ortega recently made a shocking revelation regarding the deletion of her Twitter account. The 21-year-old shared that she was 14, she was sent AI-generated DMs of herself which were p****graphic in nature. "I hate AI. "I mean, here's the thing: AI could be used for incredible things. Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong," she shared in a conversation with the New York Times. The Wednesday star added that "an unsolicited photo of a man's genitals, and that was just the beginning of what was to come", was unfortunately witnessed by her when she opened her DM for the first time at the age of 12. "I used to have that Twitter account and I was told that, 'Oh, you got to do it, you got to build your image.' I ended up deleting it about two, three years ago because the influx after the show had come out - these absurd images and photos, and I already was in a confused state that I just deleted it. One day I just woke up, and I thought, 'Oh, I don't need this anymore.' So I dropped it," she said.

Jenna Ortega Says She Quit Social Media After She Was Sent Explicit AI Images of Herself

This story discusses issues of online sexual harassment and what is common referred to as sextortion. If you or someone you know is loking for online resources to better understand about and protect yourself and others from online predators and cyber sextortion, you can visit InternetSafety101.org for more information. Actress Jenna Ortega is opening up about her decision to quit social media, highlighting a pervasive issue when it comes to online safety and virtual sexual harassment and abuse. In a recent interview for the latest episode of The Interview podcast with The New York Times, the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice actress said that when she was just 14 years old she was sent explicit, digitally altered images of herself online via X, formerly known as Twitter. "I hate AI," Ortega said on the podcast. "Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to, and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong. It's disgusting." The actress went on to say that the "problem" is that as a society we have "opened Pandora's box" when it comes to artificial intelligence, revenge porn and images that have been digitally altered or shared without a person's permission. "It is what it is. It's out there now," the actress continued. "We're gonna have to deal with the consequences." Ortega then detailed an incident that happened when she was just 12 years old. "One of the first actually, the first DM that I ever opened myself when I was 12 was an unsolicited photo of a man's genitals, and that was just the beginning of what was to come," Ortega explained. "I ended up deleting (my social media account) about two, three years ago because the influx, after (the Netflix series Wednesday) had come out, of these absurd images and photos. They're just so repulsive, and I already was in a confused state that I just deleted it because it was unnecessary, and I didn't need that. "It's awful, she continued. "So one day, I just woke up and I thought, 'Oh, I don't need this anymore.' So I dropped it." One 2023 study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior found that 75% of young people have been the victims of "cyberflashing," meaning they have been sent unsolicited, sexually explicit content. Numerous studies have also highlighted the prevalence of what is now referred to as revenge porn, meaning the distribution of sexually explicit images or videos of individuals without their consent. According to a 2016 study by the Data and Society Research Institute, around 10 million Americans were victims of non-consensual image sharing. An additional 2019 study suggested that the number of victims has since increased by 400%, while other studies have found that up to 1 in 5 adults may be victims of revenge porn during their lifetime. While Ortega quit social media, she did say she recognizes how artificial intelligence can be used in positive, life-changing ways, including detecting breast cancer before it progresses. "That's beautiful ... Let's keep it to that," she said. I would like [AI] to be used with good intent, but we could say that about anything and everything."

Jenna Ortega says she deleted Twitter after being sent sexually explicit AI-generated images of herself as a child: 'I hate AI'

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. "I hate AI," Ortega said when asked to give her thoughts on the emerging technology, which can be used to create realistic images and videos, including deepfake pornography. "Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong," she said. The former child actor, who rose to fame starring in the Disney Channel series "Stuck in the Middle" and CW comedy "Jane the Virgin," said she was told to sign up to Twitter to build her image. "One of the first -- actually the first D.M. that I ever opened myself when I was 12 was an unsolicited photo of a man's genitals, and that was just the beginning of what was to come," she added. Ortega said that she ended up deleting the app "about two, three years ago" due to the "influx" of "absurd images and photos" she was receiving. "It was disgusting, and it made me feel bad. It made me feel uncomfortable," she continued. "Anyway, that's why I deleted it, because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that." Ortega isn't the first person to be targeted by those creating and disseminating realistic AI porn. Earlier this year, Taylor Swift's likeness was used in a series of sexually explicit posts that went viral on X. X ended up temporarily blocking searches for the singer as a safety measure. In a statement at the time, the company said: "Posting Non-Consensual Nudity (NCN) images is strictly prohibited on X and we have a zero-tolerance policy towards such content." "Our teams are actively removing all identified images and taking appropriate actions against the accounts responsible for posting them," it added. The incident led to calls for new legislation to combat the threats posed by deepfakes. In 2023, Democratic Rep. Joseph Morelle proposed a bill that would make it a crime to intentionally share or threaten to share digitally altered images of an individual engaging in sexually explicit conduct. The bill, titled the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, but no further action has yet been taken. "We've seen the devastating impacts intimate deepfakes images have had on everyone from young schoolgirls to world-wide celebrities," Morelle has said on the topic. "We have a responsibility to take decisive action that puts a stop to these heinous crimes."

Jenna Ortega Reveals She Deleted Twitter After Receiving Explicit AI Images of Herself as a Teen: "It's Disgusting

Bill Maher Is Confused Why Charli XCX Labeled Kamala Harris "Brat": "It Sounds Like Trump" Jenna Ortega is opening up about her personal experience with the negative side of artificial intelligence. During a recent conversation on The Interview podcast for The New York Times, the Wednesday star recalled a disturbing encounter she had on social media as a teen that led her to shut down her Twitter, now known as X, account. "I hate AI," she said. "Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong." In addition to seeing AI-generated pornographic images of herself as a teen, she said her first DM "that I ever opened myself when I was 12 was an unsolicited photo of a man's genitals, and that was just the beginning of what was to come." "I used to have that Twitter account and I was told that, 'Oh, you got to do it, you got to build your image,'" Ortega explained. "I ended up deleting it about two, three years ago because the influx after the show [Wednesday] had come out -- these absurd images and photos, and I already was in a confused state that I just deleted it." The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice actress said the "disgusting" photos made her feel "bad" and "uncomfortable," which is "why I deleted it, because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that. So one day I just woke up, and I thought, Oh, I don't need this anymore. So I dropped it." Ortega, 21, admitted that she's still learning how to protect herself, especially in a career where there are eyes on her most of the time. One way that has helped is by avoiding "the phone as much as I can." "I'm always walking," she noted. "If you're ever wondering what I'm doing, if my parents are ever wondering, if I'm not at work, or in some sort of meeting, I am outside doing laps. I am in a random garden, I am laying, taking a nap in a field." The Scream VI actress added, "I'm really working on not being so self-critical or just killing myself over things that in the grand scheme of the world with the news and things you see, it's really just not important at all. I should be having so much fun right now. So much fun! And I don't. And I should. And I try to remind myself of that."

Jenna Ortega on terrifying AI encounter, says she deleted Twitter after receiving explicit photos of herself

Jenna will next be seen in Michael Keaton's feature sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The highly-anticipated follow-up of the original 1988 movie will hit theatres on September 6. Jenna Ortega is sharing her disturbing encounter with artificial intelligence. The actress, who gained international recognition by playing the lead role in the hit Netflix series Wednesday, has shared the negative effect AI had on her, as a result of which she deleted her Twitter account (now X). Speaking to the New York Times, the actress revealed that she found explicit doctored photos of herself and as a teenager, it was a 'terrifying' experience for her. "I hate AI," she said. "I mean, here's the thing: AI could be used for incredible things. I think I saw something the other day where they were saying that artificial intelligence was able to detect breast cancer four years before it progressed. That's beautiful. Let's keep it to that.'' Venice gets surge of star power, from Lady Gaga to Pitt, Clooney Adding further, she said:''Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong." Apart from her AI-generated pornographic images, the actress said she found her first DM "that I ever opened myself when I was 12 was an unsolicited photo of a man's genitals, and that was just the beginning of what was to come." "I used to have that Twitter account and I was told that, 'Oh, you got to do it, you got to build your image,'" Ortega explained. "I ended up deleting it about two, three years ago because the influx after the show [Wednesday] had come out -- these absurd images and photos, and I already was in a confused state that I just deleted it." Zayn Malik takes internet by storm with his dramatic beard look: Watch viral clip Calling it disgusting, the actress said that it made me feel bad. ''It made me feel uncomfortable. Anyway, that's why I deleted it, because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that. So one day I just woke up, and I thought, 'Oh, I don't need this anymore.' So I dropped it," she said. Jenna will next be seen in Michael Keaton's feature sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The highly-anticipated follow-up of the original 1988 movie will hit theatres on September 6.

Jenna Ortega reveals she received explicit AI images of herself on Twitter: 'It's corrupt'

Jenna Ortega is busy promoting her upcoming release Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. During the promotional rounds, the actor shared that she learnt the tough way about how AI (artificial intelligence) can also be used in a negative way. The actor opened up about her experience on X (previously Twitter), which included receiving edited explicit pictures of herself, on the latest episode of The Interview podcast with The New York Times. (Also read: Jenna Ortega teases Wednesday S2, says it will have more horror and less romance: 'Let her be her own individual') During the conversation, the actor shared, "I hate AI... did I like being 14 [years old] and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to, and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt." She also went on to add, "One of the first -- actually the first D.M. that I ever opened myself when I was 12 was an unsolicited photo of a man's genitals, and that was just the beginning of what was to come. I used to have that Twitter account and I was told that, Oh, you got to do it, you got to build your image. I ended up deleting it about two, three years ago because the influx after the show had come out -- these absurd images and photos, and I already was in a confused state that I just deleted it... It was disgusting, and it made me feel bad. It made me feel uncomfortable. Anyway, that's why I deleted it, because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that. So one day I just woke up, and I thought, Oh, I don't need this anymore. So I dropped it." Jenna shot to fame for playing the role of Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix show Wednesday. The show is already being greenlit for a second season, while Jenna shared that fans will see how the show will up its horror aspect and let the main character be more of an individual going forward. Jenna stars in Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, which is directed by Tim Burton. A sequel to Beetlejuice (1988) and the second film of the Beetlejuice franchise, it also features Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara. The fantasy horror film releases in US theatres on September 4.

Jenna Ortega shares she hates AI, reveals why she deleted X account

Actor Jenna Ortega shared the reason for deleting her X account after receiving AI-generated objectionable content related to her, as reported by Deadline. While talking in the context of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the second season of Netflix's Wednesday, the actress spoke about growing up in the limelight and managing her identity as a young woman in Hollywood. Jenna Ortega recalls how Michael Keaton scared her dressed as Beetlejuice While discussing her upcoming film, an adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara and the Sun, directed by Taika Waititi in which she portrays the titular robot, Ortega stated that her experience with artificial intelligence has been "terrifying." Jenna Ortega revealed she hates AI and deleted her "Twitter account". "I hate AI," she said. "I mean, here's the thing: AI could be used for incredible things. I think I saw something the other day where they were saying that artificial intelligence was able to detect breast cancer four years before it progressed. That's beautiful. Let's keep it to that. Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child? No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong." The Emmy-nominated actor continued, "I used to have that Twitter account and I was told that, 'Oh, you got to do it, you got to build your image.' I ended up deleting it about two, three years ago because the influx after the show had come out -- these absurd images and photos, and I already in a confused state that I just deleted it." ALSO READ:Jenna Ortega in talks to star in JJ Abrams' untitled film She added, "It was disgusting, and it made me feel bad. It made me feel uncomfortable. Anyway, that's why I deleted it, because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that. So one day I just woke up, and I thought, 'Oh, I don't need this anymore.' So I dropped it," reported Deadline. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice hits theatres on September 6 after opening the Venice Film Festival on August 28. Read Comments

Jenna Ortega reveals 'corrupt' side of social media

Jenna Ortega recalls what forced her to delete her account on social media Social media could become a haunting experience for some, as Jenna Ortega recalled her time at a social platform that forced her to delete her account. During an interview with The New York Times, the Wednesday star said she made a profile on Twitter at the age of 14. But, soon had to exit the platform due to a flurry of explicit images in her inbox. "Did I like being 14 and making a Twitter account because I was supposed to and seeing dirty edited content of me as a child?" the actress recounts as she weighs in on the pitfalls of AI rise in the age of social media. "No. It's terrifying. It's corrupt. It's wrong." "One of the first -- actually the first [direct message] that I ever opened myself when I was 12 was an unsolicited photo of a man's genitals, and that was just the beginning of what was to come," she said. Amid the Wednesday launch, Jenna said she decided to quit the platform after she feared her fame may attract more harassment through the sending of X-rated images. "The influx after the show had come out - these absurd images and photos, and I already was in a confused state that I just deleted it," the 21-year-old continued. "It was disgusting, and it made me feel bad. It made me feel uncomfortable. Anyway, that's why I deleted it, because I couldn't say anything without seeing something like that. So one day I just woke up, and I thought, Oh, I don't need this anymore. So I dropped it."