Will Smith Slammed for Using AI to Fake Concert Crowd

Will Smith Slammed for Allegedly Using AI to Fake Concert Crowd

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Key Takeaways

Will Smith shared a concert-style video that some viewers said features a crowd generated by AI;
The video includes fans singing and holding emotional signs, but odd visuals raised doubts;
Online reactions ranged from skeptical to mocking, with users pointing out distorted faces.

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Will Smith is facing online criticism after posting a concert-style video that some viewers believe was created using artificial intelligence (AI).

The footage, which shows Smith performing his song You Can Make It, includes a crowd cheering, waving signs, and singing along.

However, according to an August 28 report by Fox News, many people who watched it claim the audience appears to be generated by AI.

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The short video was shared on YouTube Shorts and social media, with Smith writing:

My favorite part of the tour is seeing you all up close. Thank you for seeing me too.

Some scenes feature fans holding signs with personal messages, including one that said, "You Can Make It helped me survive cancer. Thx Will".

However, according to the report, several viewers noted that the visuals appeared off. One person pointed to a sign reading "From West Philly to West Swiggy" and told others to pause the video there to see the faces behind it were melting or oddly shaped.

One viewer remarked, "Imagine being this rich and famous and having to use AI footage of crowds and bot comments on your video. Tragic, man. You used to be cool".

Comments ranged from disappointment to amusement, with one person describing it as "equal parts embarrassing and hilarious".

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