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South Park’s AI Deepfake Episode Features Bluey Courtroom Cameo

News outlets are seeking clarification on permission from Bluey’s rights-holders after the cameo drew mixed reactions.

Overview

  • The Season 28 episode titled Sora Not Sorry aired this week, centering on generative-AI misuse and deepfakes spreading through a school community.
  • Bluey appears in a courtroom scene protesting the use of her name and likeness, with a depiction closely resembling the original character and a similar voice.
  • The storyline references an AI model called Sora 2 and includes AI-generated revenge porn shared by students, though the episode does not show explicit footage.
  • Online reactions ranged from viewers calling the cameo “creepy” and “uncomfortable” to others praising the satire as “really respectful” in raising AI harms.
  • It remains unclear whether South Park obtained approval from Bluey creator Ludo Studio or distributor Paramount, with publications reporting they have requested comment.