Jacob Brown
AI-generated photos of Katy Perry and Rihanna at the Met Gala have been going viral on the internet.
Despite their absence from the event, fake images of singers Katy Perry and Beyoncé circulated on social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), during a recent high-profile event.
Fake Images Garner Millions of Views:
Katy Perry took to Instagram to address the circulation of two fake images of herself, revealing that even her mother had been fooled.
One image, depicting Perry in a floral gown with a moss trim, amassed over 13 million views on X after being shared at the start of the red carpet event at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Fans Fooled by AI-Generated Images:
Fans admitted to being deceived by the fake images, with some expressing disbelief upon learning that they were AI-generated. Perry shared screenshots of conversations with fans, including one with her mother, who fell for the false portrayal.
Viral Image Aligns with Event Theme:
Another AI-generated image of Katy Perry surfaced, showing her adorned in a gold corseted gown with a key breastplate, fitting the theme of the 2024 event, “The Garden of Time.” The theme was inspired by a short story about a Count and Countess who discover time-reversing flowers.
Impact of Misinformation:
The circulation of these false images highlights the prevalence of misinformation on social media platforms and its potential to deceive millions of users.
Despite efforts to combat fake content, such instances serve as reminders of the importance of critical thinking and verification when consuming information online.
