Aug 26, 08:15 PM

Will Smith Tour Video Draws Scrutiny Over Suspected AI-Generated Crowds

Will Smith is facing criticism after viewers noticed apparent signs of artificial-intelligence manipulation in a tour-promotion video he released this week for the European leg of his “Based on a True Story” comeback concerts. Close inspection of the YouTube clip shows blurred or distorted faces, hands with extra fingers and other anomalies that online commentators say indicate crowds were digitally generated or heavily altered. The controversy arrives as the actor-rapper tries to rebuild his music career with his first album in two decades and a series of festival and arena dates across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. Smith’s team has not addressed the accusations, and the shows in Cardiff, Manchester, London and Wolverhampton are scheduled to proceed. The episode has reignited debate over the growing use of AI in live-music marketing and across YouTube. Earlier this month The Atlantic reported that YouTube is running an experiment that uses machine-learning tools to sharpen Shorts clips without notifying creators, prompting concerns that audiences may confuse automated “enhancements” with generative fakery. Critics argue the technology risks eroding trust in artists’ imagery at a time when authenticity is a key selling point for live events.

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