This year’s Met Gala theme is AI deepfakes

This year's Met Gala was marked by a surge in AI-generated deepfake images of celebrities like Katy Perry and Rihanna, causing confusion over their actual attendance and outfits. The theme encouraged extravagant fashion, but the authenticity of viral images was questioned due to inconsistencies in details like carpet colors and lighting. Despite the fakes, celebrities like Zendaya genuinely surprised attendees by changing outfits during the event, highlighting the blend of real and synthetic elements in modern celebrity culture.