Tony Rock Says MLK Jr. and Others Are Off-Limits for A.I. Videos

Tony Rock understands why people are putting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in A.I. videos … but, he says it’s got to stop … ’cause there are some people you just don’t mock!

We caught up with the comedian at LAX on Friday … and we had to ask him — from a professional comic’s perspective — about his thoughts on Sora-created videos featuring A.I.-MLK — like the one of him in a WWE ring, or behind the counter at KFC, just to name a couple recent examples.

Rock says he draws the line at MLK … saying he can see the humor in some of the videos depicting 2Pac and Biggie— though they have legacies he doesn’t want to see tarnished either — but, the impactful civil rights leader is simply a bridge too far.

TR points out he really shouldn’t have to tell people not to use Dr. King in this fashion … but, he’s saying it loud so everyone knows now — leave King out of this melee!

King’s daughter, Bernice, will probably appreciate the backup … as we told you, she asked OpenAI to shut down the “disrespectful depictions” of her late father — and, they complied, releasing a joint statement with the King estate, about shoring up “guardrails for historical figures.”

Among others, Rock says A.I. shouldn’t touch … Malcolm X, obviously — and other American civil rights heroes who spent their lives uplifting others.

We also asked Tony about the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival — and ya gotta see his reaction … sounds like he’s always looking for another job opportunity!