Will Smith Concert Video Sparks AI Controversy: Real Crowds, AI-Enhanced Footage
2025-08-26
A short clip of a Will Smith concert went viral, sparking accusations of AI-generated fake crowds and signs. The reality is more nuanced. The video uses real footage of actual concertgoers from Smith's European tour. However, Smith's team used AI image-to-video models to create short animated clips from professionally shot audience photos for a concert montage. YouTube's subsequent post-processing added blurring and distortions, exacerbating the perception of AI-generated content. The 'AI artifacts' aren't entirely AI-generated but a result of AI application and YouTube's post-processing.
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(waxy.org)