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Back in 2023, we reported on AI-generated influencers that were pulling thousands of reactions per thirst trap on Instagram.
Years later, the schemes are only getting more sophisticated. Instead of still images, Meta’s platforms are now filling with AI-generated video of nonexistent young woman that are objectified beyond belief while pushing the platform’s rules on sexualized content to the absolute breaking point.
After years of public discourse about the dangers of AI-generated media, you might imagine that users’ skepticism is growing. But instead, the videos are luring in legions of lonely old guys who seem to have no idea that the visages aren’t real.
“They all would look much better on the floor!” one particularly greasy Facebook user commented on a recent clip shared by an AI slop account called “Grace the gymnast.” The female figure coquettishly asked its 6,600 followers — and algorithmically targeted users — “which leotard is best?”
Vying for the attention of Facebook simps, the AI-generated influencers often deploy language so lurid that it may make you blush.
“Yeah, I got a taco that grips back,” another virtual influencer account, called “Kylie Blaze,” said in another Reel, while standing over a car engine block. “But I’m sure older guys will scroll past me just because I’m a young mechanic girl.”
Despite being an abundantly obvious attempt to lure in male users, the missive struck like lightning, attracting almost 1,000 comments.
“Not me, I’m not scrolling past you,” one older-looking Facebook user thirsted. “I love a gripping taco.”
“I’m an older mechanic guy who would love that greasy taco,” wrote another, who appears to follow dozens of virtual thirst trap accounts.
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