Eva Mendes has no patience for misinformation about her long-term partner Ryan Gosling. The actress was quick to clarify that a viral social media post purporting to show photos of Gosling and Johnny Depp hanging out together at San Diego Comic-Con last weekend was completely fabricated using artificial intelligence. Mendez’s swift response highlights growing concerns about AI-generated content being shared without proper disclosure, especially when it involves public figures.
Although both stars attended San Diego Comic-Con, they appeared at separate events and were never photographed together. Image source: (Instagram)
The Opavisions account on Instagram, which appears to specialize in sharing images and videos generated by artificial intelligence, including footage of a fictional character named Slopaxo interacting with celebrities, posted an apparent photo of Ryan Gosling with Johnny Depp and Slopaxo on the streets of San Diego on Sunday. “Some of our favorite moments at Comic-Con weren’t on stage; they were watching Ryan Gosling, Johnny Depp, and Slopaso make their way through the crowd like the unlikeliest trio of best friends,” the user wrote in the caption.
Eva Mendes calls for transparency around AI-generated content on social media
Eva Mendes quickly corrected the narrative. “Fake. When you roll out AI, please let people know,” the “2 Fast 2 Furious” star wrote in the comments section. Her direct intervention prompted an immediate response from Opavisions, with the company acknowledging the error and pledging to provide clearer labeling in the future.
Eva Mendes is calling out a viral AI-generated image on Instagram, urging creators to clearly label AI content to prevent misinformation. Image source: ( Instagram
Opavisions responded to three separate comments, first with an apology. “Okay, we’ll apologize,” the account wrote. In a second comment, the user expressed admiration: “Wow. I’m a huge fan of yours. I love your movies.” The account then posted a formal disclaimer in a third reply: “Disclaimer: This is AI***. Thank you for what you said. You are right, I will know better in the future. By the way, Ryan’s work has really inspired me over the years.” “The Good Guys” (a real SLOPAXO vibe) and “Beyond the Pines” are among my favorite movies and had a huge influence on the fun stories I’d love to create one day. “
After Eva Mendes’ criticism, the account updated the post with a disclaimer acknowledging that the image was AI-generated and pledging to provide clearer labeling in future posts. Image source: ( Instagram
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Ryan Gosling and Johnny Depp both appeared at San Diego Comic-Con to promote upcoming projects, but there’s no evidence they ever met each other during the event. Celebrities attended the convention separately and for different purposes.
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Eva Mendes plays Roxanne Simpson, the girlfriend of Johnny Blaze, played by Nicolas Cage, in the 2007 Marvel Comics adaptation of Ghost Rider. She shared a post calling her co-star the “perfect casting” for the role to mark the news of Ryan Gosling’s casting in the series. “Love you, Roxy,” Eva Mendes wrote, referencing her own iconic role in the original film and expressing her enthusiasm for Gosling’s involvement in the superhero universe. Incidents involving Eva Mendes and AI-generated images highlight broader discussions about digital manipulation and the responsibility content creators have to disclose when artificial intelligence is used to create social media posts, particularly when those posts involve high-profile public figures.