Mariah Carey Addresses Rumors About AI-Generated Christmas Message
As the holiday season approaches, Mariah Carey is once again spreading joy with her iconic Christmas music. However, this year there was some speculation surrounding her festive Spotify Wrapped video.
After fans received special messages from their top artists, some questioned whether Carey’s video was actually made with artificial intelligence. In response, the singer took to social media to address the rumors and assure her fans that it was all her.
“Bad lighting and a red lip have you all thinking this is AI??” Carey tweeted on December 5th. “There’s a reason I’m not a fan of either of those things!”
But instead of dwelling on the speculation, Carey focused on the positive and reminded her fans of the reason for the season. “About to celebrate #Christmastime with my fans in Boston,” she added.
In her 20-second video, Carey, dressed in a Mrs. Claus-inspired outfit, thanked her listeners for their continued support. “This year, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of my album Merry Christmas,” she said. “I hope you enjoy listening to it and I can’t wait to share new music with you soon.”
With a kiss to the camera, she concluded, “Happy holidays!”
While some social media users were quick to claim that the video was not real, others pointed out that it simply seemed like Carey was reading off a script. As one user speculated, “Real, but she’s just reading off the teleprompter super hard.”
The use of artificial intelligence in online content has become a hot topic, with its accessibility and constant advancements. Even fellow artists, such as Ariana Grande, have noticed the expansion of the tool after seeing AI-generated movie posters for the “Wicked” film.
However, AI has also become a source of controversy and concern. Grande expressed her conflicted feelings on the matter in an interview with Variety, saying, “I find AI so conflicting and troublesome sometimes, but I think it’s just kind of such a massive adjustment period. This is something that is so much bigger than us, and the fans are gonna have fun and make their edits.”
The use of AI has even become a topic of conversation in celebrity homes. Katy Perry recently shared a screenshot of a text from her mother, who thought her daughter had attended the 2024 Met Gala after seeing AI-generated photos online.
“Didn’t know you went to the Met,” her mother wrote. “What a gorgeous gown, you look like the Rose parade, you are your own float.”
Unfortunately, Perry had to break the news to her mom that the photos were not real. “The AI got you, too. BEWARE!” she replied.
While AI continues to be a controversial topic, it’s clear that Mariah Carey’s Christmas message was all her. Let’s focus on the true meaning of the season and celebrate with her iconic music. Merry Christmas, everyone!
