If you thought the world of leaked celebrity videos couldn't get any more bewildering, think again! Justin Bieber is back in the spotlight with another so-called 'leaked' video, but this time, there's a futuristic twist. This clip, unlike some of his more scandalous past leaks, is considerably milder. Yet, it has still managed to make waves across social media, causing quite the stir among fans and onlookers alike.
The internet has long been a playground for those looking to exploit celebrity privacy. From Rihanna's private photos to Jennifer Lawrence's intimate moments, the late 2010s were rife with such invasions. Justin Bieber himself felt "violated" back in 2015 when nude photos surfaced online and were even posted to his ex Selena Gomez’s Instagram, compelling her to momentarily deactivate her account.
Enter the current scenario: a viral video that seems to show Justin Bieber in a rather compromising position on a sofa. These posts have been circulating wildly on Twitter, each racking up millions of views. "32-year-old Justin Bieber 2025," reads one eye-catching tweet from Daily Dose Media, a post that alone has attracted seven million views.
But what’s really happening here? As it turns out, the video isn’t what it seems. Three diligent fact-checkers have confirmed that the clip is a product of AI wizardry. "This video is AI-generated and does not show the real Justin Bieber. The face in the video changes shape several times, which is typical of AI-generated artefacts," clarifies a community note. It’s a reminder that, with today's technology, not everything you see can be taken at face value.
“Stop using AI to sexualise people you d*ck heads.”
This incident is part of a larger and somewhat unsettling trend. As more AI-generated celebrity videos surface, the line between reality and fabrication continues to blur. A quick search on Twitter reveals numerous accounts dedicated solely to sharing these digital creations, placing celebrities in scenarios they never actually experienced.
Gone are the days when celebrities only had to worry about their real photos being leaked. Now, they face the daunting task of battling images and videos conjured up by artificial intelligence – scenes they never participated in. As one savvy commenter put it, it’s high time we stop using technology to inappropriate ends.