Katy Perry’s Met Gala photo proves just how out-of-hand AI is getting.
Katy did not make it to the Met Gala this year. However, she certainly tricked fans into thinking she was there by sharing AI-generated photos. She captioned the post: “couldn’t make it to the MET, had to work.”
The last video in her slide featured her in the studio, leading many fans to believe that she’s currently working on her next album.
A source allegedly spoke with The Sun in late 2023, revealing, “Katy has been working on her most personal album ever for much of the past two years. She has been doing it on her own terms, and it is quite different from anything she has released before.”
“She’s working late… CUZ SHE’S A SINGER 🤪,” someone commented on Katy’s slideshow of Instagram photos. The commenter was quoting Sabrina Carpenter’s recent hit, Espresso.
Instagram itself even commented, “a TRUE goddess 🌹😍” while MTV wrote, “i actually jumped.”
Katy Perry Reveals Her Own Mom Fell for Fake AI Met Gala Photos
Originally, someone posted the AI photos of Katy on X during the red carpet event.
Countless fans stated that they fell for the false photos, with many saying they wished it was real and commenting on the intricate dress. In fact, Katy’s own mother fell for the bit.
“Ha Feather! Didn’t know you went to the Met,” her mom texted her. “What a gorgeous gown, you look like the Rose Parade, you are your own float lol.”
In response, Katy texted back, “lol mom the AI got you too, BEWARE!”
Katy wasn’t the only one targeted by AI, however. According to BBC, “An AI-generated image of Rihanna has also had millions of views on social media. The picture shows her on the red carpet wearing an embroidered gown complete with fauna, birds and an enormous circular armpiece.”
Unfortunately, Rihanna also couldn’t make the event, revealing she had the flu.
We’re not sure if AI is impressive, terrifying, or both.