Instagram’s AI comic ‘Tiffany Sloan’ hits 375,000 followers as comics cry foul – Yahoo

Comedians are criticizing the fast-growing AI Instagram comedian, Tiffany Sloan, for profiting from stolen material. Here’s what to know According to Kotaku, most of the 75 videos posted since the Tiffany Sloan account launched on September 11 show the AI character delivering jokes to a simulated crowd. At least one clip drew more than 7 million views. The account has topped 375,000 followers, but some argue it’s ripping off jokes. Among the complaints, comedian George Brett Olson has been the most explicit, saying a Sloan stand-up bit mirrors not only one of his jokes but also the look he wore onstage. Olson posted his comparison on October 3, matching a Sloan routine against part of his own set to prove his point. He added that the borrowing was not limited to his material, saying other comics’ jokes were being repurposed to drive views and interaction as the Meta-hosted account keeps expanding. Generative AI lets a single person churn out many near-duplicate videos, see which versions perform best, and keep piling up views, comments, and followers. No creator has been publicly identified for the Sloan account. More background Kotaku also reported that Olson suspects the same kind of joke theft may
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