Zendaya Says 'Many People Fooled' by AI-Generated Wedding Photos with Tom Holland
The star has spoken about viral AI-generated images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland, saying many people were deceived by the fabricated photos.
Why it matters
Viral AI deepfakes of celebrities spreading as real news illustrate how quickly digital misinformation can spread even to well-informed audiences. As AI image generation becomes more accessible, public figures and ordinary people face growing risks from fabricated visual content that can damage reputations or distort reality.
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