Actress Mia Goth Criticizes Instagram for Allowing AI-Generated Image of Her to Spread
Earlier this month, actress Mia Goth filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf. Shortly after, a viral Instagram post featuring an image seemingly showing her in a T-shirt referencing the split spread widely online. The account responsible was marked with a verified blue checkmark and had over one million followers. However, the photo was AI-generated, according to Goth’s representatives who stated they had previously requested its removal from Instagram. Goth's representative criticized Meta for allowing such content to circulate under verification criteria that appear to prioritize dissemination of manipulated media over protecting public figures' likenesses. The miagoth_ account has since been removed from the platform. Meta, which allows AI-generated still images without labeling requirements, continues to promote generative AI as a key feature on its platforms. This incident highlights ongoing concerns among celebrities about unauthorized use of their likeness in AI content and underscores broader debates around verification policies and deepfake regulation.
Tickers: $META
Topics: AI-generated content celebrity privacy Instagram policies social media platforms