George Clooney has spoken about free speech and the growing use of AI within the film industry during a press conference at the 83rd Venice Film Festival 🇮🇹 He also commented on Mark Ruffalo’s ability to speak freely, amid the ongoing public conversation around the Paramount deal. “I support Mark Ruffalo’s ability to speak freely, it’s ridiculous,” Mr Clooney began. “We’re not going to ban speech. I believe in free speech even when I completely disagree with it. That’s important. In fact, it’s part of how democracy works.” On the Paramount deal, he said: “I always worry whenever big companies are consolidating because it means a lot of people are going to lose their jobs.” George Clooney is the recipient of the 2026 Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement. 🎥: klarasphotoss 🎬: wjconnolly  #GettyVideo #GeorgeClooney #Venice #VeniceFilmFestival