Bobbi Althoff is trending on X after an “inappropriate” AI-generated video of her was leaked.
The video quickly spread across Twitter, X, and Reddit, triggering widespread reactions.
The deepfake portrayed a woman with Althoff’s face engaged in explicit content.
Outrage ensued as users accused the posts of being blatant engagement bait.
A tweet debunking the deepfake received a Community Note, clarifying its AI-generated nature.
It also links to a legal resource regarding the consequences of spreading such content.
The tweet, originally posted by @destroynectar on X was deleted.
He also posted an apology tweet that included an image of Bobbi’s Instagram story.
Bobbi Althoff addressed the situation on Instagram, categorically denying her involvement in the video.
In the story, she quoted, “Hate to disappoint you all, but the reason I’m trending is 100% not me & is definitely AI generated”.
“Bobbi Althoff leaks” even became a recommended search term on X.
Since starting The Really Good Podcast, Bobbi Althoff has been no stranger to online controversies.
Previous rumors suggested that her divorce was linked to an undisclosed relationship with rapper Drake, a claim she denied.
Many X users exploited the deepfake for “engagement farming,” offering to share the video in exchange for likes and engagement.
X Premium users were particularly implicated in using manipulated content to boost their following.
For example, @babatundejr30 posted a tweet with the caption, “Sending the Bobbi Althoff leak video to everyone who likes this tweet”.
The tweet got over 20k likes and more than 6 million views.
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