These were just some of the alleged clues that fans spotted in promo videos for Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, this weekend. They were, to their eyes, telltale indicators that the videos were purportedly made with generative AI. Swift has yet to comment on the backlash, leaving fans to speculate about how the videos were made and whether they used CGI or AI. According to Ben Colman, CEO and cofounder of AI detection company Reality Defender, it seems “highly likely” some of the promo clips were AI-generated. AI-generated media has become ubiquitous in entertainment and advertising, even as artists and fans scoff at its use.