Reese Witherspoon Confronts Backlash Over AI Support: ‘No One Is Paying Me’ and Computers Should Not ‘Replace Humanity’

Home TV News Apr 21, 2026 11:41am PT Reese Witherspoon Confronts Backlash Over AI Support: ‘No One Is Paying Me’ and Computers Should Not ‘Replace Humanity’ By Ethan Shanfeld Plus Icon Ethan Shanfeld @ethanshanfeld Latest Reese Witherspoon Confronts Backlash Over AI Support: ‘No One Is Paying Me’ and Computers Should Not ‘Replace Humanity’ 7 minutes ago Stavros Halkias Sets Second Netflix Special ‘Uncle Stav’ 5 hours ago 800 Pound Gorilla to Launch Stand-Up Comedy Streaming Service (EXCLUSIVE) 5 hours ago See All Getty Images for iMentor Last week, Reese Witherspoon went viral (in the wrong way) for declaring “the AI revolution has begun” and suggesting that women should learn about the technology. “The jobs women hold are 3x more likely to be automated by AI, yet women are using AI at a rate 25% lower than men on average,” the “Morning Show” star wrote on Instagram. “We don’t want to be left behind.” The post attracted a fair amount of backlash, with people pointing out the problems associated with data centers and intellectual property, and accusing Witherspoon of being paid by AI companies to promote generative tools. Related Stories 'Dune 3' Wows CinemaCon With 7-Minute Opening Scene Featuring Brutal Battle as Timothée Chalamet Dominates the Galaxy