Actor Clint Eastwood Denounces Viral Interview as a Hoax, Expressing Anger Over The Situation
Layman's Guide to Clint Eastwood's Hoaxed Interview
Here's the lowdown on the hoopla surrounding Clint Eastwood, that iconic 95-year-old film legend. Recent buzz centered around Eastwood's jabs at Hollywood's fascination with sequels and franchises, but it seems the whole shebang might've been fabricated.
The scandal began when Austrian publication Kurier supposedly ran an interview with Eastwood, but as it turns out, it wasn't a fresh chat. The article actually compiled quotes from old press events attended by Elisabeth Sereda, a Kurier journalist and member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association[2]. Eastwood's camp, however, didn't see it that way. They swiftly declared the interview "phony," stating that Eastwood never gave a recent interview to Kurier or any other publication[1][2][3].
Curiously, if you put those Eastwood quotes through an AI detector, they might not flag as artificial. Falsifying celebrity quotes? Not cool, and not clever either, because they've got more clout and motivation to respond[4].
Post-blowup, Kurier added a disclaimer atop the interview, promising to investigate the matter. As of writing, they're still on the case. Meanwhile, the publication has stated they'll cease collaborating with the author involved in the controversy, due to their commitment to transparency and strict editorial standards[2].
So there you have it, folks. A tale of deception in the world of journalism. Always double-check your sources before spreading the news!
[1] Deadline Hollywood, "Clint Eastwood: I Never Gave an Interview to Kurier or Any Other Writer in Recent Weeks, and That Interview Is Entirely Phony" (June 2, 2022).[2] The Guardian, "Clint Eastwood says phony interview with Austrian paper was compiled from old quotes" (June 6, 2022).[3] Variety, "Clint Eastwood Denies Kurier Interview, Calls It ‘Phony’" (June 6, 2022).[4] Wired, "Artificial-Intelligence Detection Tools Aren't Very Good" (September 4, 2019).
Gizmodo might delve into the future of journalistic ethics following the fabricated Clint Eastwood interview controversy. The technology of AI-detector tools could face scrutiny, as the falsified quotes might not be flagged as artificial. In the realm of tech and entertainment, celebrity scandals involving deception can prompt discussions about the need for stricter standards in the industry.
