Mia Goth says Instagram allowed AI divorce image to spread
Actress Mia Goth criticized Meta after an AI-generated photo of her appeared on a verified Instagram account following her divorce filing.
Goth has no social media
Christine Tripicchio, a representative for the actress, stated that Mia Goth does not own or operate any social media accounts. The image posted by the verified account miagoth_ showed her wearing a shirt reading MY EX IS MY BIGGEST FAN. This post circulated widely on news outlets as if it were a genuine update from the star.
Team filed removal complaints
Goth's representatives told The Verge they have filed multiple complaints with Instagram to remove the counterfeit images. They described the situation as incomprehensible because the platform prioritized forged images over protecting a public figure's likeness. Tripicchio noted that the fan account met criteria for a blue checkmark despite posting manipulated content.
Account had one million followers
The miagoth_ account held roughly one million followers and was labeled as a fan profile by The Verge. Screenshots of the post were shared across other social media platforms after it went viral on Instagram. Entertainment outlets like People covered the story without initially verifying that the image was artificial.
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- Variety
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