Deepfake video linking Lupillo Rivera to Ángela Aguilar damages reputation
A deepfake video created with artificial intelligence depicted Emiliano Aguilar making false accusations linking Lupillo Rivera to his sister Ángela Aguilar. The video was widely shared on TikTok and caused reputational harm, prompting Lupillo Rivera to announce legal action against those responsible for creating and distributing the synthetic media.
What happened
A deepfake video created with artificial intelligence circulated on social media, depicting Emiliano Aguilar allegedly making threats and false statements about his sister Ángela Aguilar and Lupillo Rivera.
The video was shared by the TikTok account 'Notichisme' and claimed to show Emiliano Aguilar threatening to reveal a false relationship between Lupillo Rivera and Ángela Aguilar.
Reported impact
Lupillo Rivera stated that the content was created to damage his public image and the reputation of the Aguilar family, whom he described as the 'Dinastía Aguilar'.
The false video generated immediate reactions on social media, with some users questioning its authenticity.
Index analysis
Lupillo Rivera denied any connection to the material and confirmed the clip was created using digital tools and artificial intelligence.
The content represented a false and unauthorized use of individuals' likenesses and alleged statements to spread false rumors.
Governance controls
Lupillo Rivera announced plans to hire lawyers and send legal notices to those responsible for creating and distributing the video.
Rivera stated his intention to pursue legal action against the creator and the TikTok page that shared the content to prevent further circulation of similar material.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.