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AI deepfakes of Erling Haaland highlight celebrity as open-source characters

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

A viral video of footballer Erling Haaland at the World Cup, showing him flinching at his reflection, gained millions of views but was later revealed to be an AI-generated deepfake. This incident highlights a shift in celebrity where athletes are becoming open-source characters, with AI enabling fans to create and disseminate content that fits the persona, regardless of its authenticity. This phenomenon is increasingly shaping sports fandom, particularly among Gen Z, who feel more connected to individual athletes as evolving characters rather than just teams. AI

IMPACT AI is enabling fans to create and disseminate content that fits celebrity personas, potentially altering how athletes and other public figures are perceived and consumed.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the implications of AI-generated content on celebrity and fandom, using Erling Haaland as a case study.

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AI deepfakes of Erling Haaland highlight celebrity as open-source characters

COVERAGE [2]

  1. Wired — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Megan Tomos ·

    Erling Haaland Is Everywhere at the World Cup. Most of It Is AI

    Norwegian striker Erling Haaland isn’t just a footballer anymore. He’s become an internet character perpetuated by fans and AI.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Erling Haaland Is Everywhere at the World Cup. Most of It Is AI https://www.wired.com/story/erling-haaland-is-everywhere-at-the-world-cup-most-of-it-is-ai/ # AI

    Erling Haaland Is Everywhere at the World Cup. Most of It Is AI https://www.wired.com/story/erling-haaland-is-everywhere-at-the-world-cup-most-of-it-is-ai/ # AI # Sports # Culture

    LINKS wired.com/…/erling-haaland-is-everywhere-…

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