How these AI pictures of Katy Perry, Rihanna and Dua Lipa at Met Gala fooled the internet

The Met Gala, the annual star-studded fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City, is known for celebrity in sometimes dazzling and other times highly absurd dresses, topped off with some occasional controversy. However, the 2024 edition of the gala, held yesterday, will be remembered not only for its stunning fashion displays but also for the unexpected guest that stole the show, artificial intelligence (AI).