AI Instagram model responds as Wimbledon photos trick viewers into thinking sheโ€™s real

The virtual AI personality Mia Zelu captivated followers with her photos from Wimbledon, only for them to discover later that she is not a real person.

Zelu, with more than 160,000 followers on Instagram, identifies herself as a “narrator in the digital world” and an “influencer in artificial intelligence.

However, these enthusiastic spectators couldn’t contain their admiration as they showered praise on her for her latest social media updates featuring her attendance and support at the ongoing sporting event, centered around tennis.

โ€œLove this dress!! Where is it from?โ€ one user asked.

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In the current times, Christie Brinkley was mentioned. The second person commented, “It’s quite fortunate that you’re there.” Lastly, the third individual said, “Have a great time and enjoy it!

The catch? None of it was real. Every single photo was AI-generated.

AI model goes viral after confusing viewers

Despite the increasing clamor, her popularity continues to escalate. In response to the growing interest, Zelu shared an enigmatic tune that incorporated news headlines regarding her viral incident, accompanied by lyrics expressing a desire to avoid fame.

It’s quite striking that users responded to Zelu as though she was genuine, showering her with abundant compliments for her song.

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2025-07-15 00:18