Jenna Ortega, the 21-year-old star of Netflix’s Wednesday, has spoken out about the darker side of artificial intelligence and social media in a recent podcast episode.

The actress recalled seeing manipulated, explicit images of herself circulating online when she was just a minor, which she described as “terrifying” and “corrupt.”

Ortega expressed her disdain for AI, stating that it has opened “Pandora’s box” and unleashed a multitude of negative consequences. While she acknowledged that AI has achieved some remarkable things, such as detecting breast cancer, she emphasized the need for responsible use.

The actress also shared her own harrowing experiences with social media, including receiving unsolicited explicit messages and images from a young age. She revealed that she deleted her social media accounts due to the constant influx of disturbing content.

On Sunday, the actress, 21, recalled seeing fake, sexually explicit images of herself as a minor that spread rapidly across social media platform

Ortega emphasized the importance of being honest and authentic online, but also acknowledged the challenges of navigating the complexities of social media as a young person.

In a previous interview, Ortega broke down in tears as she discussed the struggles of maintaining a genuine online presence while dealing with the pressures of fame.

‘I hate AI,’ she stated. ‘… 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’

Ortega’s candid conversation highlights the need for greater awareness and responsibility in the use of AI and social media, particularly among young people.