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Mariah Carey is setting the record straight on her 2024 Spotify Wrapped video.
The “Honey” singer responded to speculation that the personalized video, in which she thanks fans for their support, was made using artificial intelligence in a statement posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday night.
“Bad lighting and a red lip have you all thinking this is AI??” Carey wrote in response to a fan account that shared the video. “There’s a reason I’m not a fan of either of those things! About to celebrate #Christmastime with my Boston #lambily!”
In the clip, Carey is shown wearing a Santa-themed ensemble with festive red lipstick as she expresses her gratitude to fans.
“Your support through the years is the greatest gift I could ask for,” she says in the video. “This year, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of my album Merry Christmas. I hope you enjoy listening to it, and I can’t wait to share new music with you soon. Happy Holidays!”
Fans questioned Carey’s authenticity in response to the fan account post Carey replied to, writing comments like, “It looks like AI omg,” and “Why does it feel like an AI made video?”
Carey’s video is one of many recorded messages that popular artists made for 2024’s Wrapped, which was released on Wednesday. Users of the music streaming platform have criticized Spotify for using generative AI in its annual music data roundup. This year’s Wrapped includes an AI-powered podcast in lieu of more detailed data metrics, such as 2023’s Sound Towns, which matched music preferences to geographic locations.
“This year, we’re taking your personalized Wrapped experience to the next level and bringing fans closer to the artists they love by enhancing two of our popular AI features, AI DJ and AI Playlist, and adding a new one: Your Spotify Wrapped AI podcast,” Spotify said on its website.
“Through the combination of Spotify’s powerful personalization technology and generative AI, we’ve created hyper-personalized Wrapped experiences that connect millions of listeners worldwide with the music and audio they love.”
Spotify has yet to respond to users’ complaints about this year’s Wrapped offering. Carey is currently performing on her Christmas Time tour, which is scheduled to end on Dec. 17 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
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