Will Smith AI video controversy explained

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2 Sep 2025 • 6:52 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Will Smith has faced accusations of using artificial intelligence to create a video depicting cheering crowds for his 'Based on a True Story' tour.
  • The promotional video, released on his official YouTube channel, drew criticism from viewers who noted distorted faces, unusually shaped hands, and other inconsistencies indicative of AI generation.
  • Smith responded to the controversy by sharing a new video on Instagram, which showed a crowd with computer-generated feline heads, seemingly leaning into the accusations.
  • Fans reacted positively to Smith's latest Instagram post, with many commenting supportively and joking about the AI claims.
  • The Hollywood actor and rapper is currently on the UK leg of his tour, supporting his album 'Based on a True Story', which was released in March.

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