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Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Look: Influencer Mia Zelu goes viral at Wimbledon; social media users discover she's not real
Annual tennis tournament Wimbledon is a place where celebrities from every industry come out in force — and an event that garners a lot of attention for several reasons. This year, one woman — an influencer called Mia Zelu — seems to have stolen the spotlight. Mia has a 165,000-strong following and went viral after posting several photos of herself at the star-studded sports event. Complete with a stunning fit for the day, and a glossy hairdo, this digital storyteller looks like your average influencer; well-groomed, successful, travelling the world, and throwing in some inspirational quotes. But there's just one problem — she doesn't exist. Who is Mia Zelu? This Instagram personality is an AI influencer who serves up fashion inspiration, with a side of daily moments. She is simply a product of an algorithm, with carefully curated Instagram posts involving AI-generated visuals that appear startlingly human, and cleverly crafted captions. With photos in different settings, the AI-generated influencer closely resembles human tastes. While she has her "everyday life" featuring casual clothes and settings, she also occasionally splurges at concerts, in yachts, and soaking up the sun at beaches. Why did she go viral at Wimbledon? Mia shared photos of her Wimbledon outing, with an inspirational message: "Your time will come. Keep showing up". Commenters agreed with her caption and engaged with her post. While Mia makes it clear on her Instagram profile bio that she is an AI influencer, several commenters remained unaware. Some ask for her outfit details, yet others wish her a good weekend. But in the AI era, one can not be too sure — are the commenters real, or are they a product of AI too? However, some individuals expressed their confusion at the discovery that Mia was AI, having just found out from the news after her Wimbledon post went viral. One Instagram user said "Wait, so you aren't real?! I'm so confused now". Another commented "AI; I just saw on the news." Mia has 165,000 followers, and even a "sister" — Ana Zelu, who boasts 266,000 followers. Ana, like her "sister", is a digital creator who posts "snapshots of her life". The AI debate The two AI influencers are part of a growing trend of humans connecting to chatbots, personalities who don't exist, and tech "friends". Other than not being real, what do they have in common is a human audience who seeks validation through these artificial characters who are instantly available, do not judge, and seem to always listen. However, experts have reiterated time and again that such a dependence on AI personalities will prove harmful in the long run, as they can only provide short-term gratification, and can not take any real action, or provide real support.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This Instagram Influencer Fooled The Internet At Wimbledon. Here's How
Last Updated: Sharing the Wimbledon moment on Instagram, Mia Zelu wrote, "Still not over the event." Influencer Mia Zelu's social media is brimming with stunning Wimbledon snapshots, front-row seats, chilled Pimm's in hand, and impeccably styled outfits. To her followers, she seems like the ultimate tennis enthusiast. But there's a twist: Mia Zelu isn't real. She never attended Wimbledon, and she isn't even human. Mia is an AI-generated persona, and her entire Instagram presence, with over 1,00,000 followers, is the work of artificial intelligence. Even though Zelu's bio clearly mentions that she is an 'AI influencer" and a 'digital storyteller," many still believed her posts were real. Mia's photos looked so perfect that many thought the influencer really attended the match. What's more interesting is that, even though the AI influencers account is popular, the person or team behind Zelu has chosen to stay anonymous. Sharing the Wimbledon moment on Instagram, Mia Zelu wrote, 'Still not over the event… but the party's a whole other game. Which Wimbledon match was your fave?" Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'It's my first time seeing you and girl, you are STUNNING. Jaw drop fr." 'You're so lucky to be there, enjoy," a comment read. An individual stated, 'She's not real, guys." One more added, 'Wait, so you aren't real? I'm so confused now." A quick glance at Mia Zelu's follower list reveals she's not the only AI in the spotlight. She's linked to several other virtual influencers, including Ana Zelu, who is portrayed as her sister. While Mia is styled with blonde hair and blue eyes, Ana shares a similar aesthetic and content style. Ana's account launched in January 2024, followed by Mia's in March 2025. Meanwhile, at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, Jannik Sinner claimed the Men's Singles title by defeating Carlos Alcaraz, ending the Spaniard's two-year reign. In the Women's Singles final, Poland's Iga Swiatek claimed the trophy with a clear win over Amanda Anisimova from the USA. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 15:40 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
My sexy makeover is so unbelievable haters think I'm AI — but here's how I really went from drab to fab
They thought it was a tech-streme makeover. A content creator named Dina has been accused of employing AI generation after undergoing a glow-up so drastic that she looked like a completely different person, as seen in a TikTok video with nearly one million views. The video starts out with a photo of Dina in 2019 sitting on a stoop in glasses, jeans, a baggy turtleneck and a beanie. Advertisement It then cuts to a pic of the brunette from this year on similar steps, but this time she looks unrecognizable. 4 Dina before her makeover. TikTok / @diinaxxy 4 'Lemme tell you guys I am not AI-generated,' Dina declared. TikTok / @diinaxxy Advertisement 4 Dina after her glow-up. TikTok / @diinaxxy In lieu of her girl-next-door-esque ensemble, she is seen rocking a skimpy plunging black top, a cutoff skirt, and knee-high leather boots while flashing the camera a sultry look like something out of a fashion mag. If that wasn't extreme enough, the bombshell's hair and eyebrows look straighter, her complexion is completely unblemished and her eyes have seemingly changed color from brown to olive. 'POV: You disappear for a few years and then post a story,' she captioned the clip. Advertisement 4 Dina attributed her glow-up to her extreme makeup skills. TikTok / @diinaxxy Needless to say, viewers found Dina's transformation absolutely jaw-dropping with one awestruck commenter exclaiming: 'Damn, now that's a glow up.' 'I think I just passed out,' gushed another. However, a few accused the smokeshow of employing some virtual voodoo to achieve the whiplash-inducing new look. Advertisement 'It's AI guys,' scoffed one naysayer. However, Dina, who boasts over 170,000 followers on TikTok, assured commenters that she didn't employ the aid of a digital fairy godmother. 'Lemme tell you guys I am not AI generated,' she declared in a followup clip where she looked similarly stunning. She attributed her incredible metamorphosis to the fact that she's 'very good at doing makeup' and is wearing contact lenses. Dina also dismissed allegations that the photo itself was AI-generated, demonstrating how she plucked it straight from the camera roll on her Smartphone. 'I am real so you guys can chill out,' she declared. Advertisement Nonetheless, perhaps skeptics could be forgiven in this age where AI models are becoming increasingly indistinguishable from the real deal. In fact, hornball viewers have been hornswoggled by Mia Zelu, a synthetic influencer who has become an Instagram sensation by sharing hyperrealistic snaps of herself at various tennis events and elsewhere.
IOL News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
When AI becomes your bestie, stylist or spouse: exploring the surreal world of digital relationships
In 2025, as we navigate an increasingly digital world, the age-old adage 'don't believe everything you see online' has never rung truer. Mia Zelu, the stunning 'digital creator', is proof. Image: Instagram Don't believe everything you see online. It sounds obvious, yet in 2025, even the sharpest among us are falling for AI-generated illusions, some hilarious, some heartbreaking, and some that seem to mirror our deepest human longings. The truth is, artificial intelligence isn't just coding in a lab anymore. It's sitting courtside at Wimbledon, crashing fashion galas, and even exchanging vows. As our digital worlds merge ever more closely with our daily lives, the line between real and artificial is blurring in ways that are as fascinating as they are frightening. From coffee grounds to divorce papers Let's start with a story that sounds almost too absurd to be true. In Greece, a woman, wrestling with doubts about her marriage, turned to ChatGPT for advice. But instead of the usual 'communicate openly' tip, she asked for it to read the coffee grounds at the bottom of her husband's cup, a modern twist on an old superstition. The AI warned of betrayal, and sure enough, the couple ended up divorcing. Whether the bot was right or it simply sparked paranoia, it shows how easily we hand over emotional decisions to a digital oracle. Love bytes: marrying your AI Then there's Travis, a man who married Lily Rose, an AI companion he met through an app. Their love story isn't about candlelit dinners or weekend getaways, but coded conversations and algorithmically generated affection. Yet these choices aren't always harmless. In the US, a tragic story surfaced when 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III ended his life, hoping to 'join' his AI companion, a chatbot styled after Daenerys Targaryen from "Game of Thrones". It's a sobering reminder that AI isn't just pixels; it can become part of someone's emotional reality. Virtual influencers and AI fame If AI relationships reveal our yearning for connection, AI celebrities reveal our obsession with perfection. Take Mia Zelu, the stunning 'digital creator' whose Wimbledon photo dump turned heads on Instagram. Her flawless skin and effortlessly chic look fooled over 160 000 followers. Even her caption, 'They'll only notice once it works. But you'll remember every moment it didn't and you kept going anyway', felt achingly human. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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It's a trend pioneered by names like Lil Miquela (2.4 million Instagram followers) and Aitana Lopez, who, despite her bio proudly announcing she's AI, still attracts nearly 400 000 fans. As Diana Núñez, co-founder of Barcelona-based agency The Clueless, which created Aitana, told ABC News: 'There were real people, even internationally famous people, who DM'd privately, either inviting her to an event or wanting to meet her.' The celebrity fakes that fooled us all And it doesn't stop with unknown influencers. AI-generated images of Donald Trump dressed as the Pope and Katy Perry in an edgy pinstripe blazer at the Met Gala have gone viral. Fans even crowned Perry 'best dressed' until they learned the image wasn't real. Mia Zelu, the stunning 'digital creator' whose Wimbledon photo dump turned heads on Instagram. Image: Instagram Fashion critics were fooled, too, which shows just how good these tools have become. The 2025 Met Gala was flooded with AI-generated images of celebrities that had seasoned style watchers scratching their heads. According to a 2024 Ofcom report, while 69% of teens aged 12–17 feel confident spotting fake content, confidence isn't the same as accuracy. Why does AI fool us, even when we know better? Maybe these creations tap into something deeply human, our desire for flawless beauty, fairy-tale love, or gossip-worthy drama. AI gives us fantasy, and sometimes, fantasy is more appealing than the truth. But we can argue that constant exposure to digital perfection can quietly distort our self-esteem, relationships, and mental health. Comparing ourselves to a CGI influencer who never ages or has bad skin isn't just unrealistic, it can be damaging. What can we do Look twice: AI images often show subtle flaws: weird lighting, extra fingers, or overly smooth skin. Talk openly: Share what you find surprising with friends and family; conversations help keep us grounded. Prioritise real connections: Because no AI can replace a hug, laughter over coffee, or real human warmth. As AI keeps growing and our timelines keep filling up with digital illusions, staying mindful isn't just tech-savvy; it's a form of self-care.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Meet Mia Zelu: The Stunning AI Influencer Who Went Viral At Wimbledon 2025
A digital personality known as Mia Zelu has captured significant online attention after sharing AI-generated images seemingly placing her courtside at the prestigious Wimbledon 2025 tennis tournament. The incident highlights the blurring lines between reality and artificial intelligence in social media. Mia Zelu, an AI-powered influencer specialising in fashion-forward content, posted a series of images on Monday, July 7, depicting her at the All England Club, complete with an iconic Pimm's drink. Her caption, "Still not over the event... but the party's a whole other game. Which Wimbledon match was your fave? #wimbledon #tennislife," further fuelled the illusion. Despite the account being clearly labelled "influencer-AI" and a "digital storyteller", the post quickly accumulated over 55,000 likes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑀𝑖𝑎 𝑍𝑒𝑙𝑢 ♡ (@miazelu) The creator of Mia Zelu remains anonymous. Beyond her fabricated event appearances, Zelu's posts often feature human-like expressions of emotion and vulnerability. For instance, a June 8 post touched on the struggles of pretending to be okay while experiencing burnout, resonating with many users. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑀𝑖𝑎 𝑍𝑒𝑙𝑢 ♡ (@miazelu) "You know what's exhausting? Pretending you're okay while you're slowly burning out. Smiling in messages, staying "productive", answering "all good!" while everything feels off," she wrote. Mia Zelu is not the only AI in her digital family; she has an AI-generated "sister", Ana Zelu, who boasts nearly 300,000 followers on her own Instagram account. Ana introduced Mia to her followers on March 14, reinforcing the simulated familial bond. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ana Zelu | Fashion x Travel (@anazelu) These now-famous and viral AI-generated characters and moments highlight the growing sophistication of AI-generated content and its ability to create compelling, albeit fictional, narratives that engage a wide audience on social media platforms.
