AI-Generated Image Triggers Racist Abuse Against Footballer Thiago Mendes

A fan made the image, the footballer shared it, and the footballer apologized.

Thiago Mendes, a Vasco footballer, faced a wave of racist abuse on social media after sharing an AI-generated image depicting him tearing the Boca Juniors crest. The image, initially created by a fan, went viral among Boca supporters, leading to widespread racist comments and forcing Mendes to delete the post and issue an apology.

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