Celebrities Try Viral AI Yearbook Trend on TikTok, Prompting Backlash Over Replicating Likeness Without Consent

Many celebrities like Bretman Rock, Bailey Spinn, Pokimane, Charli XCX, and Keke Palmer have done the AI Yearbook trend on TikTok.

Bretman Rock poked fun at how the AI-generated photos didn't match his looks. Keke Palmer also felt her photos didn't resemble her.

Actors and writers have criticized the AI trend, stating it trains the AI to replicate their work without consent.

SAG-AFTRA issued a statement that digitally replicating a performer's voice or likeness requires bargaining.

Writer Franchesca Ramsey said people paying to train AI with their photos has serious legal and ethical concerns, as it puts artists out of work.