AI-Generated Deepfake Video Falsely Reports Death of Mexican Actress
A deepfake video using voice cloning technology falsely announced the death of Mexican actress Angelique Boyer, attributing the statement to her partner Sebastián Rulli. The video circulated on social media and became a trending topic, continuing a pattern of similar false death announcements of public figures designed to generate advertising revenue and engagement.
What happened
A video circulated on social media claiming that actor Sebastián Rulli announced the death of actress Angelique Boyer, stating 'Confirmar el fallecimiento de mi esposa, Angelique Boyer, tengo el corazón destrozado. El amor de mi vida se me fue' accompanied by images of moments they shared together.
The video was created using artificial intelligence to generate Sebastián Rulli's voice, combining deepfake video technology with voice cloning.
Reported impact
Angelique Boyer's name became a trending topic on social media following the video's circulation.
Specialists noted that such videos attract millions of views within hours, with potential economic incentives through advertising revenue, account monetization, and follower growth.
Index analysis
This incident follows a pattern of similar false death announcements of public figures circulating on social media, including those of Espinoza Paz and youtuber AimeP3, which were also debunked.
The ease with which deepfake videos and voice cloning can create convincing false announcements highlights how these technologies can be weaponized for misinformation and fraud on social platforms.
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