As AI continues to embed itself in modern society and music as a whole, you might come across a situation like what happened to the Australian rock band Crowded House.
The band has been subjected to a confusing AI video hoax concerning lead singer Neil Finn and issued a brief statement disavowing the clip. The fake video in question was shared on the band’s Facebook profile with a disclaimer this past Saturday. Within it, AI-generated versions of TVNZ journalist Simon Dallow and Finn falsely discuss that the 67-year-old has fathered a child recently. “I never thought I’d be able to become a father again,” the AI-generated version of Finn says with a different accent. “Honestly, I believe that chapter of my life was closed, not because I didn’t want it, but because I simply couldn’t.”
It becomes clear later in the interview that the video may be used for a purpose other than initially intended. The fake version of Finn started to talk about his non-existent battles with erectile dysfunction.
“For years, I lived with a problem most men are too ashamed to talk about,” said the AI version of Finn. “My erections became weaker and weaker until they stopped altogether. No desire, no confidence, no control. I was too embarrassed to even talk to my wife about it.”
Crowded House’s response to the fake video was short, sweet, and to the point. “We’re not sure where this came from, but please don’t be fooled,” the band wrote. “Neil’s never had trouble with erections.”
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