Jenna Ortega discusses AI and personal boundaries

Actress Jenna Ortega has shared reflections on both artificial intelligence and her experiences as a former child star. While promoting her new science-fiction film ‘Klara and the Sun’, based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, Ortega emphasized that technology cannot replace genuine human connection. In the film, she portrays Klara, an artificial companion in a dystopian setting, but noted that the core of the story remains the importance of human love and interpersonal relationships.

Ortega also addressed the impact of her early career on the Disney Channel. She revealed that media training received during her time on ‘Stuck in the Middle’ affected her ability to maintain personal boundaries with fans. She described the pressure of being taught that every interaction with a fan is a ‘special moment’ in their lives, noting that she now works to assess situations on a case-by-case basis to ensure her own safety and comfort.