Reese Witherspoon clarifies curiosity about AI after backlash Reese Witherspoon has acknowledged "valid" concerns after she encouraged people to be "educated" about AI. 23 April 2026 Reese Witherspoon insists she is "just a curious human" after backlash over her comments about AI. Reese Witherspoon wants to be educated about AI The 50-year-old actress sparked controversy after revealing she wants to "learn as much as [she] possibly can" about artificial intelligence, and now she has explained her stance on the rise in new technology.