Fact check: Fake Met Gala photos featuring celebrities
Met Gala AI images fooled fans as fake celebrity posts spread online fast. See how viral deepfakes blurred reality and why spotting them matters now.
A CBC fact check examines viral images and videos from this year’s Met Gala that falsely appeared to show celebrities such as Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga.
The report says several AIgenerated visuals spread online during the event, making it difficult for viewers to tell which posts were authentic and which were fabricated.
The piece highlights the growing challenge of spotting manipulated celebrity content on social platforms during major entertainment events.