Viral AI Video Shows IShowSpeed and Ibai Llanos ‘Kissing’ at Ballon d’Or, Sparks Social Media Frenzy
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An AI-generated video featuring popular streamers IShowSpeed and Ibai Llanos sharing a playful “kiss” at the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony has taken social media by storm. Although the moment was fabricated by artificial intelligence, the video has left fans buzzing across platforms, with reactions pouring in from users who initially believed the video to be real.
The event was already a spectacle, with IShowSpeed live-streaming the prestigious football awards ceremony, where he and Ibai were seen enjoying each other’s company throughout the night. The two internet personalities, seated side by side, witnessed Rodri become the first Manchester City player in history to win the Ballon d’Or. During the stream, IShowSpeed kept his audience entertained with jokes and commentary, even humorously suggesting that Ibai bore a striking resemblance to popular football journalist Fabrizio Romano.
NAH AI HAS TO STOPPED 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/gHiDhyJrTT
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) October 29, 2024
As the livestream progressed, Speed’s chat became flooded with playful requests urging him to kiss Ibai after spending hours together at the event. Although this humorous suggestion never materialized, the internet worked its magic: an unknown creator used AI technology to produce a video that made fans’ jokes a reality. The clip, portraying Ibai and Speed sharing a surprisingly realistic kiss, quickly gained traction, fueling curiosity and amusement among their followers.
Fans Flood Social Media with Reactions
Once the video began circulating, reactions from fans and onlookers lit up social media. Many were left astonished by the realism of the AI, with several users initially convinced the video captured a genuine moment from the event. On X (formerly known as Twitter), users expressed their amazement and amusement, with one commenter saying, “Bro, I thought it was a part of the stream I missed! Whoever made this is wild.” Another user wrote, “The chemistry is unreal,” while a third chimed in, “AI is so scary because this looks too good.”
I can feel the chemistry between them 💀pic.twitter.com/z9qNBD2Q1G
— SUAREZ (@suayrez) October 30, 2024
The video, while lighthearted and humorous, also raised discussions around the growing sophistication of AI-generated content. One fan remarked, “This is the most realistic AI I’ve seen yet,” highlighting how convincing AI technology can be in creating fabricated moments that appear genuine. Another user simply commented, “Speed never disappoints,” showcasing how fans of the duo appreciate their continuous efforts to keep things entertaining.
The viral clip has not only provided a laugh for fans but also reminded many about the ever-evolving capabilities of AI in social media and content creation. As AI tools become increasingly accessible, such videos may become more common, offering fans more imaginative and unexpected digital moments—though always with a note of caution.
WTFFFF? This shit looks too realistic 😭😭
— One direction HQ (@1DirectionHQ_) October 29, 2024
I THOUGHT THIS WAS REAL 💀
— THE REALEST (@Tiny2Official) October 30, 2024
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