Carín León debunks AI deepfake of romance with Espinoza Paz
AI-generated deepfake videos depicting Mexican singers Carín León and Espinoza Paz in a romantic scenario circulated on social media, sparking rumors about their sexual orientations and relationship. Carín León publicly denied the allegations using sarcasm on January 28, 2025.
What happened
Videos created with artificial intelligence depicting Mexican regional music singers Carín León and Espinoza Paz in a romantic embrace circulated on social media.
Carín León responded publicly on January 28, 2025, using sarcasm to deny any romantic relationship with Espinoza Paz and to address rumors about his sexual orientation that stemmed from the videos.
Reported impact
Carín León stated that rumors and speculation based on the fabricated videos had reached him, describing people's commentary about his personal life and sexual preference as a 'joke' and a form of mockery.
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