The Met Gala is the biggest event in the fashion world, and it’s famous for its crazy outfits, A-list guests, and flashy shows of wealth. This year, though, the talk on the red carpet wasn’t about which designer people wore or which gown was the showiest. Not that kind of crash, though. It was about a tech takeover that made everyone wonder what they were seeing.
Fakes that go deep take center stage
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Who did it? With deepfakes, a type of artificial intelligence (AI) can change movies to make it look like someone did or said something that they didn’t. For the Met Gala, there were a lot of very realistic deep fakes on social media of celebs like Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga wearing clothes that were, well, a little strange (even for the Met Gala).
In one deepfake, Rihanna was wearing a dress that went against gravity and flowed around her in a way that would make even the best tailor scratch their head. In another, Katy Perry was wearing a headpiece that looked like a chandelier and had lights that were flashing. And Lady Gaga? Let’s just say her deepfake outfit featured more feathers than a bird refuge.
Social Media Goes Wild
The internet, naturally, went into overdrive. Fans discussed the accuracy of the pictures, with some sure they were real. Fashion blogs buzzed with analysis of the “outfits,” analyzing the seemingly impossible designs and wild accents. Meanwhile, news sites rushed to clear the situation, describing the use of deepfakes and the possible risks of this technology.
Human Touch vs. AI Artistry
The Met Gala deepfakes raise interesting questions about the future of fashion and technology. On the one hand, these hyper-realistic works highlight the amazing potential of AI. Imagine the possibilities for making truly unique and avant-garde fashion experiences that wouldn’t be possible with standard methods.
However, the line between artistic expression and manipulation becomes hazy when deepfakes are used to build false storylines. Deepfakes can be used to hurt a celebrity’s image, spread lies, or even influence elections. The Met Gala situation serves as a sharp warning of the need for careful use of this powerful technology.
The Real Celebrities Speak Up
Thankfully, the real celebrities attacked by the deepfakes weren’t shy about speaking out. Both Rihanna and Katy Perry took to social media to jokingly discuss the issue. Rihanna shared a joke linking her real Met Gala outfit to the deepfaked one: “Me trying to decide which dress to wear to the Met.” Ever the jokester, Katy Perry shared a video of herself caught in a mess of wires and lights, jokingly saying it was her “deepfake malfunction.”
Lady Gaga, ever the defender of truth and sincerity, took a more serious strategy. She shared a message about the value of critical thinking in the age of deepfakes, asking fans to be careful about their online material.
An Evening to Recall—But Not for the Correct Purposes?
While the fashion of the 2024 Met Gala was certainly notable, it will likely be remembered more for the deepfake disaster. The event serves as a wake-up call for the fashion business, and society at large, to be more aware of the possible dangers of AI technology. It also shows the value of human imagination and the lasting power of true self-expression.
The red carpet may have been ruled by AI-generated chaos, but the real stars of the night were the celebs themselves who used their platforms to speak out, telling us that even in an age of deepfakes, the human touch still rules supreme.
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