wire / 2026-07-12-d764
AI-Generated Fake Photo of Kusha Kapila and Samay Raina Sparks Misinformation and Harassment
The fake photo went viral faster than either person could type a denial. The harassment was real even though the picture wasn't.
The facts
AI-generated images falsely depicting influencer Kusha Kapila with comedian Samay Raina went viral on social media, leading to widespread misinformation, online harassment, and reputational harm. Kapila publicly clarified the images were fake and AI-generated, highlighting the misuse of AI to spread false narratives and cause personal distress.