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Gal Gadot AI Image Sparks False Controversy Over Yamal Jersey at World Cup Final

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First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago

What happened

A viral AI-generated image falsely showed Gal Gadot wearing Aymen Yamal's jersey at the World Cup final, sparking unwarranted criticism. Gadot's mother confirmed the photo was fake, with multiple AI errors revealing the forgery.

01An AI-generated image falsely depicted Gal Gadot wearing Aymen Yamal's jersey at the World Cup final.
02The image went viral, gaining over 265,000 likes and sparking criticism of Gadot.
03Gadot's mother publicly denied the photo's authenticity.
04AI errors in the image included incorrect seat labeling and mismatched team jerseys.
05The scoreboard in the image showed two Spain flags instead of Spain and Argentina.
06The incident highlights risks of AI misinformation during major events.

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