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AI's Biggest World Cup Star? It's a Fake Erling Haaland
The clip drew more than 31 million views as fact checkers traced it to a Chinese comedian’s skit and fans kept sharing AI edits.
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The World Cup can drive most men a little crazy.
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Erling Haaland has developed into the audience favorite of the World Cup, but a lot of what we see from him isn't real.
Erling Haaland: The AI Meme Machine of the World Cup
A viral video of Erling Haaland eating was actually a deepfake from a Chinese comedian’s skit. Haaland’s popularity in China has skyrocketed, leading to memes, commercials, and a massive social media following. The phenomenon highlights how athletes are now viewed as evolving characters, shaped by fan-created content and AI.
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