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Mia Goth Slams Meta Over Fake Divorce Image
Mia Goth accuses Meta of spreading AI-generated fake divorce photos of her mocking ex Shia LaBeouf.
In brief
Mia Goth accuses Meta of spreading AI-generated fake divorce photos of her mocking ex Shia LaBeouf. Mia Goth's team says an AI-manipulated image falsely showing her mocking ex Shia LaBeouf was fabricated by a fake Instagram account with a blue check. Originally reported by FemaleFirst.
Mia Goth criticises Meta
Mia Goth has criticised Instagram's parent company Meta after an AI-manipulated image falsely appeared to show her mocking her former partner Shia LaBeouf.
Fabricated photo shows Mia mocking ex
The British actress, 32, was depicted wearing a T-shirt bearing the words 'MY EX IS MY BIGGEST FAN' in a photograph published by an Instagram account with approximately one million followers.
Account had blue check badge
The image was published by an account using the handle 'miagoth_' which identified itself as a fan page but carried a verification badge that could have led users to believe it was officially associated with…
Mia filed for divorce
Mia filed for divorce from Shia on 6 October in Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences after nearly a decade of marriage.
Spokesperson criticises Meta
Her spokesperson, Christine Tripicchio, told technology publication The Verge: 'The fact that this fan account meets Instagram’s criteria to qualify for a 'blue check' is disconcerting on a fundamental level'.
“The fact that this fan account meets Instagram’s criteria to qualify for a 'blue check' is disconcerting on a fundamental level”
Meta removes account
A Meta spokesperson subsequently confirmed the profile had been removed for violating its terms and conditions.
The one thing
Mia Goth's team says an AI-manipulated image falsely showing her mocking ex Shia LaBeouf was fabricated by a fake Instagram account with a blue check.
