India, April 23 -- After facing backlash over comments on artificial intelligence in her post declaring that "AI revolution has begun", actor Reese Witherspoon has addressed the criticism. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Monday, the 50-year-old clarified whether she was being paid to promote AI, a claim that emerged following her earlier remarks. She said, "To be clear, no one is paying me to talk about this. I'm just a curious human. My kids are learning about AI tools, I know a lot of founders who are vibe coding, and I hear about people using AI in every sector of business." She added, "But I want to acknowledge people's concerns, they are valid. I'm aware of the impact this could have on jobs across so many industries. I understand environmental concerns. I care deeply about local communities." Reese concluded by saying, "I don't believe computers should replace humanity." What Reese had said about AI On April 16, Reese had declared in a Reel on Instagram that "the AI revolution has begun" and encouraged women to learn about the technology. "The jobs women hold are 3x more likely to be automated by AI, yet women are using AI at a rate 25% lower than men on average. We don't want to be left behind," she wrote in the caption. The post received backlash online, with critics raising concerns about the broader impact of AI, including its effects on jobs, environmental costs, and legal challenges surrounding ownership and regulation....