The Met Gala is always a star-studded event, but this year, the absence of Katy Perry has caused quite a stir. While the singer did not attend the event, A.I.-generated photos of her posing on the famous Met steps have been circulating online, fooling many, including her own mother.
On Instagram, Katy Perry shared two images of herself in outfits fitting the evening’s “Garden of Time” theme. One image showed her in a cream-colored ball gown, while the other featured her in a corset-style top with a skirt made of greenery. While the images looked convincing at first glance, there were subtle details that gave away their artificial nature, such as the incorrect color of the carpet.
The spread of A.I.-generated images has become a growing issue, with technology making it easier than ever to create realistic-looking photos of celebrities. In the past, we’ve seen fake images of Pope Francis and now Katy Perry falling victim to this trend.
As computer science professor Subbarao Kambhampati pointed out, these fake images can slowly shift people away from reality, making it important to always double-check the authenticity of what we see online. So next time you see a celebrity photo that seems too good to be true, remember to take a closer look before falling for the illusion.
