Shameless Scammers Are Cashing in by Posting Fake, AI-Altered Paparazzi Shots of Celebrities Undergoing Going Huge Body Changes, Drinking While Pregnant, and Cheating on Their Partners
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Celebrity images are being tampered with using artificial intelligence, resulting in fabricated narratives about their bodies, alcohol consumption, and infidelity. Deepfakes are being spread on social media platforms like X, which has limited moderation and incorporates AI technology, generating sensational and often deceptive content for financial gain.
Verified X accounts are capitalizing on these fabricated posts by profiting through viral engagement. These posts often present false stories about celebrities' appearances, such as claiming they have lost or gained significant weight, are visibly drunk, or have undergone a drastic body transformation like a Brazilian Butt Lift.
The images are frequently paired with sensational captions alleging that the celebrity is struggling with a breakup, dealing with substance abuse, or engaging in illicit affairs. The manipulated images can be highly deceptive, with some appearing so convincing that they are mistaken for real photos. Celebrities targeted by these deepfakes include Billie Eilish, Kendall Jenner, Jaden Smith, Miley Cyrus, Addison Rae Easterling, and numerous others.
The fabricated content is often spread by accounts based in Africa, particularly Nigeria, despite claims of being based in the United States. Some of the accounts are verified, enabling them to monetize their posts through X’s financial tools.
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