Mia Goth Calls Out Instagram for Allowing AI Images of Her Amid Shia LaBeouf Divorce News
Actress Mia Goth has filed complaints against Instagram for allowing a verified fan account to post AI-generated images of her amid news of her divorce. Goth's representatives criticized the platform for prioritizing engagement over the protection of a public figure's likeness.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing concerns regarding the misuse of AI to create deepfakes and the responsibility of social media platforms in verifying accounts.
Mia Goth () Mia Goth isn't even on Instagram, but she was still forced to file a complaint with the social media platform after an AI image of the actress went viral amid recent news of her divorce from Shia LaBeouf.
After Goth filed for irreconcilable differences last week, an Instagram account called @miagoth_ shared an image of the star wearing a shirt that read: "My Ex Is My Biggest Fan." Despite the picture being AI-generated, a number of news outlets referenced the photo as Goth seemingly making a statement about LaBeouf — especially considering the page itself was blue check-verified.
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