Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal has officially cleared the air regarding rumors that she ordered the arrest of an X (formerly Twitter) user over a viral AI-generated image of her.
The actress took to her social media platforms to address the speculation, stating that while she finds the use of Artificial Intelligence to create misleading images of her distasteful, she has not taken the legal or physical step of having anyone detained.
Key highlights from her statement:
- The “Arrest” Rumor: Speculation began circulating online that a specific user had been picked up by authorities for sharing a provocative AI-generated photo. Moyo debunked this, noting she was surprised by the reports herself.
- The AI Concern: She expressed concern over the rising trend of using AI to manipulate the likenesses of celebrities, calling it a form of digital harassment that can damage reputations.
- Legal Stance: While denying the current arrest, the actress hinted that she is consulting with her legal team on how to handle future instances of defamation and the unauthorized use of her image for “malicious” content.
- Call for Sanity: Lawal urged social media users to be more responsible and empathetic, reminding fans that celebrities are human beings with families who can be affected by viral falsehoods.
