Sunny Hostin is a former federal prosecutor turned talk show host. She often speaks out about issues involving minorities and POC. Fans were shocked by the news that The View host has signed on with a controversial company in an industry that negatively affects those she advocates for. The move comes months after she faced backlash for allegedly using her status to help her son out of legal trouble. Keep reading for all the details on the latest stunning development.
The View Sets Season 30 Return Date
When Barbara Walters envisioned an all-female talk show in 1997, she probably had no idea it would last so long. The View just wrapped up Season 29 before the hosts went on summer vacation. There’s been speculation in the last month about who is returning amid Rosie O’Donnell’s claims that she was asked back.
Rosie O’Donnell could still return during the season, but her name isn’t among the season’s co-hosts. Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sara Haines, Ana Navarro, Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farrah Griffin are all returning. Season 30 of The View kicks off on Tuesday, September 8. But will they address Sunny Hostin’s latest move?
Sunny Hostin Makes Shocking Deal With Controversial Company
Sunny Hostin made headlines this week for a shocking business decision. The talk show host and author signed a deal with Fountain 0 Studios that allows them to use her likeness in “appearances.” Fountain 0 uses artificial intelligence to create films and other content.
According to the company’s statement, Sunny Hostin is the “first major personality to agree to develop and produce one or more films, and license her image and likeness for purposes of those films to the leading AI film and TV studio.”
Fans of Sunny Hostin and The View took to Reddit to blast her for signing on with the A.I. film company.
- “Anything for a buck”
- “Bad decision. Wow. Unless and until there are strict regulations with it, it’s completely unacceptable to do this. Very dangerous.”
- “She’s such a money grabber.”
- “This is really disappointing.”
- “What a f**king hypocrite.”
The use of A.I. is extremely controversial amid concerns about the impact of data centers on the environment. Data centers use massive amounts of fresh water to keep their systems cool. Furthermore, there are fears of A.I. taking jobs away from real people.
Sunny Hostin’s co-star, Whoopi Goldberg, is a staunch opponent of A.I. She spoke out against film companies using A.I. actors. The Ghost actress put in her will that her likeness cannot be made into a hologram.
Whoopi Goldberg has yet to respond to her co-host’s shocking business move. Share your thoughts in the comments.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
