Viewers Assert Will Smith Tour Footage Employs Artificial AI Audience


Will Smith released a YouTube video that seems to feature AI-generated components, prompting conversation among viewers. The video, which is advertising his tour, displays skewed faces and hands in the audience, indicating possible AI influence. Commenters expressed their disapproval of using AI to fabricate large crowds and passionate fans, with one individual highlighting a sign stating “‘You Can Make It’ helped me survive cancer. Thx Will,” held by a fan with a cartoonish look. Another commenter remarked on the incorporation of AI footage and automated comments, labeling it “tragic.” A sign in the clip transitions from “Lov U Fresh Prince” to “Lov U Fr6sh Crince,” raising additional doubt. Although it remains uncertain if the footage is AI-created, viewers are persuaded. The emergence of AI video generation and engagement-driven accounts has resulted in distrust regarding online materials. The inclusion of AI in videos provokes intense reactions, not solely due to falsehoods but also taste preferences. Rod Stewart encountered criticism for an AI-crafted video featuring late artists, while Jim Acosta faced backlash for interviewing an AI representation of a Parkland shooting victim. Smith’s tour goes on in the UK and Paris, amid inquiries about forthcoming AI-generated content.