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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
J. Alas

Will Smith's AI Crowd: People Believe Comeback Concert In The UK Is All A Lie

Will Smith’s comeback tour video sparked criticism for AI-generated crowds, raising questions about authenticity and fan reactions online.

Will Smith's return to music after 20 years was meant to be a landmark moment. Now, questions over AI-generated crowd scenes in his tour video threaten to overshadow his comeback.

The video, titled 'My favourite part of tour is seeing you all up close. Thank you for seeing me too', was posted to Smith's official YouTube channel following a sold-out performance in Scarborough, UK. While the post was framed as a heartfelt thanks to concertgoers, viewers quickly noticed something was off — including distorted faces, oddly shaped limbs, and the tell-tale colour patterns of artificial generation.

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