Mariah Carey Refutes AI Claims About Spotify Wrapped Video

The singer attributed the speculation to poor lighting and festive makeup, reaffirming the video was personally recorded.

Mariah Carey addressed rumors that her Spotify Wrapped fan message was AI-generated, citing bad lighting and red lipstick as the reason for the confusion.
The video, part of Spotify's annual Wrapped campaign, featured Carey thanking fans and celebrating the 30th anniversary of her 'Merry Christmas' album.
Fans on social media speculated the video was AI due to its stiff presentation and her eye movements, with some suggesting she was reading from a teleprompter.
Carey is currently on her Christmas Time tour, which will conclude on December 17 in Brooklyn, celebrating her iconic holiday album and hit song 'All I Want for Christmas Is You.'
Spotify has faced criticism this year for incorporating more AI-driven features into Wrapped, though Carey’s video was confirmed to be authentic.