AI-Generated Images of Katy Perry at Met Gala Fool Many; Crowned Best-Dressed

May 7, 2024, 05:11 PM

Katy Perry did not attend the 2024 Met Gala, but AI-generated images of her at the event went viral, fooling many including her own mother. The photos, which surfaced on various social media platforms, were noted for their realistic appearance and signs of AI manipulation, leading to widespread confusion and duping the internet. Perry herself acknowledged the incident, highlighting the convincing nature of the AI technology used to create the images, and was even crowned as the night's best-dressed by fans. The incident has sparked discussions about the implications of AI in media and its potential to mislead.